Tex Mex Squash Recipes

TEX-MEX SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH ROTEL®

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet, mixing in taco seasoning as directed on the package, until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Set beef aside on a plate.
• Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat. Mix in squash, onion, and garlic; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add beef and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof casserole dish. Top with Mexican cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

TEX-MEX BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F and line your baking sheet with parchment. Cut the squash in half, rub with inside with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt & pepper. Place face down on the baking sheet & bake for about 25-30 minutes. The edges on the inside should be a bit browned and shreds should form easily with a fork. Meanwhile, toss the chili flakes with the cheeses and stir the fresh coriander into the salsa. When the squash is ready, take it out and let it stand for 5 minutes. Turn the oven to the broiler setting. Fully shred the squash, leaving the shell intact. You will be stuffing it! Transfer the spaghetti squash to a mixing bowl. Stir in the salsa, followed by the beans and chicken. Split the mixture in half and stuff each squash shell. Top with the shredded cheese. Place them back on the same baking sheet & broil until bubbly and browned. About 3-4 minutes.

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
• 3. Combine squash, onion, chilies, jalapenos, salt and 3/4 cup cheese in a large bowl. Sprinkle with flour; toss to coat everything. Pour the mixture in the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
• 4. Bake the casserole until it is bubbling and the squash is tender, 35-45 minutes. Spoon salsa over the casserole and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden and heated through, 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with scallions and red onion.

HEARTY TEX-MEX SQUASH-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels; set aside.
• Saute squash, bell pepper, and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-heat 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
• Stir in spinach, chicken, and next 5 ingredients, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Spoon into a lightly greased 13x9 inches baking dish.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Quarter squash lengthwise and slice thinly crosswise.
• Preheat oven 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• Combine squash, onion, chiles, jalapenos, salt and 3/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Spread in baking dish and cover with foil.
• Bake until bubbling and tender, 35-45 minutes.
• Top with salsa and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered until golden, 20-30 minutes more.
• Sprinkle with scallions and red onion.

TEX-MEX STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil; set aside. Place the acorn squash in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread the tofu on a large plate and press out the excess moisture with paper towels; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and all but 2 tablespoons of the scallions; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir to coat the vegetables. Add the tofu and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, breaking up any large chunks, until combined. Stir in the salsa. Remove from the heat.
• Set the squash halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet (trim the bottoms so they sit flat, if necessary). Pat dry and season the insides generously with salt and pepper. Stir half of the cheese into the tofu mixture, then divide among the squash halves. Top with the remaining cheese and bake until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Top with the reserved scallions and assorted toppings.

TEX MEX BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the squash and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno and cook for 1 more minute. Add the broth, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the squash is soft, about 15 minutes. Puree using an immersion blender.
• To serve immediately: Serve up in bowls and top with about 1 tablespoon each of the crema, cotija, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.
• If freezing, let cool completely, then pour into 3 to 4 quart bags and freeze. To serve: thaw a bag of the soup in the refrigerator, then heat in a pan or in the microwave. Top with the crema, cotija, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

TEX MEX SHRIMP AND SQUASH GRAIN BOWL WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• For the squash: Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the butternut squash on the baking sheet. Spray with the olive oil, then sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper, and rub the seasonings on the pieces. Roast, turning once to ensure they are not burning, until crisp-tender with brown edges, about 20 minutes.
• For the avocado dressing: Blend the avocado, almond milk, cilantro, jalapeno and cider vinegar, if using, lime juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add a tablespoon of water or a bit more lime juice to make the sauce thinner, if desired. Set aside in an airtight container.
• For the grain bowls: Add the olive oil, garlic and onion to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion turns brown and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium-high, then toss in the shrimp. Add the chili powder and smoked paprika and cook, tossing occasionally, until the shrimp is plump, the outside edges are seared and there are no more visible raw areas, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the kale to the skillet along with the lime juice. Cook, tossing occasionally, allowing the kale to wilt under the steam of the lime juice until the kale has softened yet is still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove everything from the heat.
• Divide the quinoa, butternut squash and shrimp and kale mix among three bowls. Toss together in the individual bowls. Top with equal amounts of the dressing. Garnish with cilantro, green onions and lime juice.

TEX-MEX SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes., Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.