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Spaghetti Squash Enchiladas

Garlicy shredded spaghetti squash encased in an enchilada with lime quinoa, spicy cumin pinto beans, caramelized onions, and plant based cheese.
These spaghetti squash enchiladas are the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy while creating a hearty and warming plate.
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CourseVegan Recipes
CuisineAmerican
Prep Time55 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings6 servings
Calories485kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Cooked Pinto Beans
  • 1/2 Whole Spaghetti Squash
  • 2 Large Sweet Onions
  • 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
  • 1 1/2 Cup Water
  • 2-4 Cups Vegan Cheddar
  • 1 tbs Coconut Sugar*
  • 1/2 whole Lime
  • 6 large flour/corn tortillas

Spices For Pinto Beans

Spices for Spaghetti Squash

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F
  • Prepare your spaghetti squash by cutting it in half, removing the seeds and guts, and placing it on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 40-55 minutes (depending on size) until it is cooked through. Try pressing on the skin and if it leaves an indent it is ready. Scoop out the flesh Add all the spices for the spaghetti squash listed above- set aside
  • Prepare your quinoa by either cooking in an IP or over the stove. 1 cup quinoa to 1 1/4 cup water for 2 minutes, then let it natural release. Fluff with fork 1 cup quinoa to 1/2 cup water for 20 minutes over medium heat. Fluff with fork Squeeze half a life over it with a pinch of salt (or sprinkle over some Tajin seasoning)
  • Slice your onions into strips, then sauté over medium high heat, adding a pinch of salt and the coconut sugar to really get it to caramelize. Cook until dark brown and sticky- then set aside
  • In a large bowl add your 3 cups of precooked Pinto Beans and mix in all the spices for the pinto beans listed above
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 F
  • Add half a can of enchilada sauce to your casserole dish Grab a tortilla and fill with a scoop of the spaghetti squash, the pinto beans, the onions, the quinoa, and a bit of vegan cheese. Wrap it up like a burrito and set inside the casserole dish Repeat until you've filled your casserole dish with the enchiladas Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over all the enchiladas, then sprinkle cheese over everything
  • Bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes- until it is golden brown on top
  • Serve with fresh salsa, guacamole, cilantro, shredded lettuce, and more plant based nacho cheese

Notes

  • 3 cups pinto beans is about 2 cans worth, consider making pinto beans from dried by cooking them in the IP for 1 hour- no soaking required! (This makes great meal prep for early in the week)
  • Don't want quinoa? Try these enchiladas with your favorite rice!
  • Don't have coconut sugar? Try using brown sugar or turbinado sugar with the onions. Another option is to use coconut amnios to help them caramelize
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 485kcal