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Turkey Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Turkey Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash recipe...Healthy and filling, a great combo for a weeknight dinner. 319 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 3188 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 2 pound each spaghetti squash
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pounds extra lean ground turkey
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 14 ounce can diced tomatoes with chiles
  • ½ cup grated pepper jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Using a large, sharp knife, pierce a spaghetti squash in several places. Place the spaghetti squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on HIGH for 12 to 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
  2. Before handling let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
  3. Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature. Save the shells of the squash for stuffing later.
  4. Preheat the broiler.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and onion. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until the turkey is cooked through and the onions are tender.
  6. Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in the diced tomatoes and spaghetti squash strands, and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  8. Place the spaghetti squash shells on a large baking sheet and fill with the turkey mixture. Top each with 2 tablespoons grated cheese.
  9. Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
  10. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Notes

  • Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Old SmartPoints), 7 (Points+)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Stuffed Squash Half Calories 318.8kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 19.6g (7%) Protein 31.2g (62%) Fat 9.1g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72.5mg (24%) Sodium 505.3mg (21%) Fiber 4.2g (17%) Sugar 7.2g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3188

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Stuffed Squash Half
Calories 318.8kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 19.6g 7%
Protein 31.2g 62%
Fat 9.1g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72.5mg 24%
Sodium 505.3mg 21%
Fiber 4.2g 17%
Sugar 7.2g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.