Vegetarian

Veggie Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

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Drescription

I made this one night when I wanted spaghetti squash, but it was too hot to turn on the oven. Filled with peppers, tomatoes and cheese, this tasty spaghetti squash cooks perfectly in the air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat italian cheese blend, divided
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 can (12 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons imitation bacon bits, optional

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Brush cut sides with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with celery seed, salt and pepper. Place squash cut side up air fryer basket. Cook until tender, 30-40 minutes. Remove to cutting board.
  2. Place red pepper, jalapeno and garlic in air fryer basket; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook until tender, 8-10 minutes.
  3. When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh into a large bowl, separating strands with a fork. Set squash shells aside. Chop red pepper, jalapeno and garlic; add to bowl. Add 1 cup Italian cheese, spinach, tomatoes, basil, pepper flakes and if desired, bacon bits; mix well.
  4. Fill shells with squash mixture; return to air fryer. Cook for 3 minutes. Top with remaining 1 cup Italian cheese, cook until cheese is browned, 3-5 minutes longer.

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