Vegan Taco Meat Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Avocado Mayo {GF}
Prep Time
20mins
Cook Time
40mins
Total Time
1hr
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash taco bowls with 3 ingredient vegan taco meat (brown rice, chickpeas and slivered almonds), black beans, red onions, cilantro, tomatoes and avocado sauce make for the perfect meatless dinner. Gluten Free.
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 448kcal
Author: Vicky
Ingredients
2small or 1 large spaghetti squashcooked and shredded
For the vegan taco meat:
1 1/2cupchickpeas1 can, rinsed and drained
1 1/2cupcooked brown rice
3/4cupslivered almonds
1/4cupraw cashewsoptional, if not using add 1/4 more slivered almonds
1/2 - 1teaspoonred pepper flakesomit if sensitive to spicy food
For the Black Beans
1tablespoonolive oil
1/2oniondiced
1clovegarlicchopped
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakesomit if sensitive to spicy food
1can black beansrinsed and drained
Other toppings:
1red onionthinly sliced
2-3 tomatoeschopped
handful cilantrochopped
1limecut into wedges
6tablespoonsGo Avo Chipotle sauce
Instructions
In a food processor combine chickpeas, brown rice, almonds, cashews (if using), 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons cumin, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Process until mixture is broken up and clumps together but not completely smooth.
In a pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and add onions. Cook until translucent. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Mix. Add black beans and cook for a few minutes, mixing. Remove from pan.
In the same pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, and add the vegan taco meat mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Taco Meat Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Bowls with Avocado Mayo {GF}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 454mg20%
Potassium 803mg23%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 12g50%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 970IU19%
Vitamin C 14.3mg17%
Calcium 158mg16%
Iron 4.4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.