Spaghetti Squash Tostadas Recipe

Name: Spaghetti Squash Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying; 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1/2 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded; 1 15 -ounce can black beans (do not drain); 8 corn tortillas; 1/2 cup sour cream; Fresh cilantro, for topping; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1/2 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
1 15 -ounce can black beans (do not drain)
8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons chili powder, the chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl.
2
Add the tomatoes and red onion; toss.
3
Roast on a baking sheet, stirring once, until tender, 25 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, put the squash cut-side up in a microwave-safe dish; add 1/2 cup water, cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
5
Let cool; scrape the flesh into a bowl using a fork.
6
Add the roasted vegetables and toss.
7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder in a medium skillet over medium heat.
8
Add the beans and mash with a fork.
9
Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
10
(Add a splash of water if the beans get too thick.)
11
Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Fry each tortilla until crisp, 2 minutes.
13
Spread the beans on the tortillas; top with the vegetables, sour cream and cilantro.
14
Serve with lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying, 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti Squash Tostadas falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti Squash Tostadas

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