Man alive! Monday snuck up on me after a weekend away. (Park City, Utah—have you been? It’s my new favorite mountain town.) No amount of black coffee or dark chocolate peanut butter cups have managed to wake me up from my post-trip fog, but I have this totally epic burrito bowl recipe for you. Let’s get to it.
Basically, all you do is roast some spaghetti squash until it’s tender and caramelized on the edges. While the squash is in the oven, you’ll have plenty of time to toss together a simple, colorful red cabbage slaw. It has lots of lime and some black beans for protein. Then, blend up some salsa verde with avocado for a creamy sauce that completes the dish.
These bowls are so simple and crazy delicious that I almost saved them for my cookbook, but I just couldn’t wait. Make them for dinner tonight?
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Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowls
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- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Mexican
This spaghetti squash burrito bowl recipe is easy to make and so good for you, too! These beautiful vegetarian burrito bowls are also vegan and gluten free, but above all, delicious. Recipe yields 4 burrito bowls.
Ingredients
Roasted spaghetti squash
- 2 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds each), halved and seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cabbage and black bean slaw
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced and roughly chopped into 2-inch long pieces
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped green onions, both green and white parts
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Avocado salsa verde
- ¾ cup mild salsa verde, either homemade or store-bought
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro (a few stems are ok)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 medium garlic clove, roughly chopped
- Optional garnishes: chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled feta and/or seasoned toasted pepitas (not shown)
Instructions
- To roast the spaghetti squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up. On the baking sheet, drizzle the halved spaghetti squash with olive oil. Rub the olive oil all over each of the halves, adding more if necessary.
- Sprinkle the insides of the squash with freshly ground black pepper and salt. Turn them over so the insides are facing down. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, until the flesh is easily pierced through with a fork.
- Meanwhile, to assemble the slaw: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, black beans, bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt. Toss to combine and set aside to marinate.
- To make the salsa verde: In the bowl of a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, salsa verde, cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
- To assemble, first use a fork to separate and fluff up the flesh of the spaghetti squash. Then divide the slaw into each of the spaghetti squash “bowls,” and add a big dollop of avocado salsa verde. Finish the bowls with another sprinkle of pepper, cilantro and optional crumbled feta or pepitas.
Notes
Serving suggestions: I think these bowls would go great with my favorite green salad.
Storage suggestions: Store burrito bowls, covered, for up to 3 days. There should be enough lime in the avocado salsa verde to keep it from oxidizing, but if you want to be sure, store it separately in a small bowl with plastic wrap pressed against the surface.
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J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats
These are awesome. Essentially the perfect transition into fall food for someone living in southern California :P
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
I love stuffing spaghetti squash with burrito toppings! I usually just make a black bean guac but slaw sounds like a GREAT plan! Yum!
Bella B
I pinned this so I can try it soon. I love the presentation and it looks just so delicious. ♡♡
Kate
Thanks, Bella! Hope you love it!
Sarah | Well and Full
These are some of your best photos yet, Kate!! Just gorgeous! And so creative to make a burrito bowl out of spaghetti squash!! :)
Kate
Thank you so much, Sarah!
Emily
Love your creativity, Kate! Vibrant and colorful as always. So looking forward to your cookbook!
Kate
Thank you, Emily!
Allyson
This is genius. I love it. I am definitely inspired to try this at home.
Irina @ Zesty Delights
I love the creative idea of using the spaghetti squash. It is a recipe that says Hello to fall without saying Goodbye to summer. A very cheerful recipe on a rainy fall day.
Heather@TheSoulfulSpoon
This is such a lovely recipe! I roasted a huge squash this weekend and just love how filling all squashes are. I have heard of Park City, Utah but never been. I am sure it is so lovely! We went to the mountains in NC near by home in SC, and it is always one of my favorite ways to celebrate fall. Glad you got to do the same! Cheers!:)
Kate
Thanks, Heather! Park City is really great. Love those NC mountains, too!
Jackie
I love spaghetti squash and anything with avocado, so I can’t wait to try this recipe! What temperature do you heat the oven to cook the spaghetti squash?
Kate
Hope you love it, Jackie! Thank you for pointing out my omission (head smack!). Roast at 400. The recipe has been corrected now. :)
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health
These are so beautiful! I actually have a recipe with the same exact title but…mine aren’t quite as healthy as yours. They’re topped with broiled cheese. :)
I will definitely be giving your version a try. They look and sound delicious!
Kate
Love me some broiled cheese, though! Yum.
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
Hope you had a wonderful trip! Not sure how you continue to come up with such great recipes. These are gorgeous.
Kate
I did! Thank you, Karen. I try!
Kathy Mader
Whoa, I think I will have these for dinner tonight…the colors are fabulous! I always feel so smart when I eat healthy food like this. Thank yoU!
Kate
Thanks, Kathy! Hope you loved the burrito bowls, if you had a chance to cook them!
Erin @ The Almond Eater
These are genius!! Everyone loves a good burrito bowl, but what a healthy take on them. Pinning for sure.
Libby
Oh yes. Okay–this is brilliant. I’ve never seen these with a southwest twist. It’s always been an Italian version. Which is fine but, you know, I really love my pasta. This is something I can experiment with, though!!
Kate
Thank you, Libby! I love my pasta, too. And rice, but strangely enough, I preferred these bowls without!
Deepthi
I haven’t had lunch yet and this is making me droooooool onto my keyboard. yum.
Kelley
Oh, I love it! I was thinking about making burrito bowls for friends pretty soon, and this might be a more interesting option.
Cara's Healthy Cravings
My idea of the perfect meal!!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)
Gorgeous!!! This is such a good idea! LOVED meeting and spending time with you this weekend Kathryne. Hope your flight home was uneventful! :)
Kate
Thank you, Laura! It was lovely to meet you last weekend. Btw, that radish lentil salad I just saw on Camille Styles… STUNNING.
Sarah
Made these for dinner tonight…Wow.WOW.Wow…
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Kate
Thanks, Sarah! :)
rachel @ athletic avocado
id rather have this instead of chipotle burrito bowls! I LOVE spaghetti sqaush!
Kate
Me, too, and I LOVE Chipotle!
Gwyn
This looks delish! I can’t find spaghetti squash here in Perth Aus. Any other suggestions??
Kate
Hmmmm! Spaghetti squash’s texture is pretty unique. I’ve tried the slaw/avocado sauce with cooked brown rice and it was awesome.
Susan
This sounds absolutely delicious! I like seeing new ways to use one of my very favorite types of squash.
Sophie
These pictures are just beautiful! And I love the idea of using the squash as a bowl – now if only Holland would get with the times and start selling spaghetti squash!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens
These burrito bowls are so colourful and vibrant! These squash burrito bowls sound incredible and I wish I could bike to work with one of these without mushing them up!
Michelle (Supper With Michelle)
Oh what a fun dish! I love that addition of purple cabbage for that added crunch, not to mention beautiful as well!
Jessica
Oh my gosh this looks sooo delicious! This is definitely going on the menu for next week! I can’t wait to try it :)
Tanya
Great recipe! I made it (plus sweet corn) and it came out just like your photos. Thanks for posting such beautiful photos, they are very inspiring! Since I’m the only one in my family who will eat this, I’m going to take the second half to work for my lunch. Not sure how the cold squash will taste. Thought I might layer the squash, chopped vegetables and sauce in a container and see how that goes :)
Kate
Thanks, Tanya! Hope the leftovers hit the spot, too!
Shelly
Thanks for the idea to add sweet corn! Making these this week!
Kate
Hope they turn out great, Shelly!
Deirdre
Love the colours in this! Your sweet potato bowl is one of our food staples so looking forward to making this!
Deirdre
Kate
Thank you, Deirdre! Hope you love this one just as much.
Ania
These looks amazing!!!
Carlin
Hi! I saw this recipe and had 90% of the ingredients on hand, so obviously I had to make it! The slaw is the BOMB and a perfect crunchy companion to the creamy squash. I can’t wait for my boyfriend to get home so I can knock his socks off with this, it is SOOOOO delicious!!! I can’t even express how fun and easy it was to make! I also cannot wait to eat this for lunch tomorrow. I think I died and went to burrito squash heaven.
Kate
Yay! Thank you so much, Carlin!
Carlin
I didn’t rate in my last comment, shame on me! 5 stars, obvi!
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Nancy
At the store they had big bins of pumpkins out front looked for organic and found one huge bin of mixed ORGANIC squash on SALE and snagged the last two spaghetti squash. It was meant to be!! We’ve enjoyed your Spicy Sweet Potato & Green Rice Burrito Bowls many times but never have eaten spaghetti squash. This was like a science project goes artwork. Husband was fascinated checking the oven and nibbling on the slaw ingredients, then shredding the squash in awe. This is yummy, beautiful, surprisingly filling and so much fun to make. Everything you come up with is boldly flavored and interesting. You are such an inspiration and have changed the way we eat! Thank you
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Kate
Thank you so much for your comment, Nancy! Delighted to hear that you both enjoyed these burrito bowls so much. Hooray!
Chelsa
Oh! this is perfect timing. I’ve done something similar with beans and veggies with Delicata squash (My fave winter squash!) but I love the idea of the cabbage slaw…I have a purple cabbage in my fridge right now! Thanks for always inspiring me!
Kate
Thank you, Chelsa! Hope you love it!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love these colorful bowls, what a perfect low carb way to get my burrito fix!
Abbie E.
Delicious! I love eating burritos bowls!
Allie
We love most of these recipes, but this one was by far our favorite! Thank you for the wonderful, healthy, beautiful recipes!
Kate
Thank you, Allie! Happy to hear it!
Frances
I have an abundance of speghetti squash & many of those ingrediants growing in my garden, I am looking forward trying this recipe today. Since it is a rainy day in Bellingham, WA, means a good day to stay in & cook! AAHH, life is good☔️.
Kate
I hope the burrito bowls turned out fabulously for you, Frances!
Jessie @ Chasing Belle
I bought all the ingredients for this recipe this weekend and seriously can not wait to make it!
Jane Pope Webb
Kate,
Thank you, another fabulous recipe. I made them yesterday and we are enjoying the squash “bowls” again today.
I found your blog six months ago, EVERYTHING I’ve made is a treat to make and eat.
Thanks for helping us make the transition to cleaner eating easy and delicious for my husband and I.
P.S. He loves your hair ; )
Jane
Kate
Hi Jane! I’m delighted to hear that you are both enjoying my recipes so much. Thanks for the compliment!
J
This looks so good and is wonderfully perfect for Fall! I may swap radicchio for the red cabbage, for the superfood benefits, but everything sounds so good as it is as well. Thank you for sharing a new recipe to try!
Kate
Thanks, J! For what it’s worth, cabbage offers some really powerful antioxidants and nutrients, too! Hope you love it.
John
You have given me a reason to now like spaghetti squash, which I previously tried other ways and was not impressed. I made this recipe with some tweaks, but followed your basic idea of using them for burrito bowls and it was a hit. Now I’m a fan and will be following you for more great ideas. Thanks, Kate!
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Kate
Hi John, so glad you enjoyed this spaghetti squash concept! I’m with you—I haven’t been crazy about most of the spaghetti squash recipes I’ve tried. This one, though…
Gay Van Beek
This was absolutely my favorite dish I’ve made this year. My husband walked in from work and said “what’s for dinner?” so when I told him, his reply was “oh” (trying to sound excited). Needless to say, he had seconds, and even ask where I got the recipe from. I am going to share it on my blog next week. Thank you SO much!
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Kate
Hip hip hooray! Glad you both loved it!
Justine
Holy yum! I just picked up a spagetti squash and now I know what to do with it!!! Thanks! ;)
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Kate
Hope you love it, Justine!
Trish
I made this last night. I really, really liked this as did my son, however, my husband LOVED it! He said it was the best dish I’ve ever made lol. So there you go, my non-vegan, non-vegetarian husband gives this dish a major thumbs up ;) I kept the recipe exactly as is with no changes.
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Kate
Woohoo! That’s so awesome, Trish. Thanks for letting me know.
Lyndel
Wow…. These are sooooooo delicious. I made these burrito bowls tonight for a guest and they were a huge hit. I added some chicken as well. I was just going to make a simple guacamole but I’m super glad I made the avocado salsa verde….. So tasty. This is going to be a regular meal in my house now. Thank you for this yummy recipe!
Kate
Thank you, Lyndel! So glad you all loved it! I’m a big fan of that avocado salsa… so creamy and full of flavor.
pragya
I just made these last night. Soooo delicious. I added a bit of cumin to the slaw for a little more pop and it’s making a delicious lunch! Thanks so much for this tasty, health meal.
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Kate
Thanks, Pragya! Cumin sounds like a tasty addition!
Michelle B
This was delicious!! I mistakenly used regular salsa instead of salsa verde, so the avocado topping was not pretty…I will fix that next time. And there will be a next time. Thank you!
Kate
Thanks, Michelle! I bet you had some brown avocado sauce. Hehe!
Rana
I’ve never tried spaghetti squash, but my roommate and I made these last night, and were totally won over! This recipe is such a wonderful alternative to traditional burrito bowls, which tend to leave me more full than I’d like. And, wow, the colors are gorgeous and bright. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Kate
Thank you, Rana! Really glad to hear it!
Carol Hoffmann
This was fantastic! I just made it today. A whole lime was a bit too much for the amount of avocado so I added and extra one. Topped it all with sunflower seeds. Wish I could post a photo of it!
YUM!
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Kate
Thank you, Carol!
Loraine Mazzolini
Made this last night Kate and it was delicious! Well you already knew that but I just couldn’t imagine the flavors together. Hubby loved it which always makes me happy. I was looking for a cabbage recipe and when I came across this I thought well I do have a spaghetti squash sitting on the counter so I might as well try it and so glad I did. We even have enough for leftovers so we stored them separately so we can reheat squash by itself. As for the avocado I didn’t make it like yours I just whipped up plain avocado with a little lime juice and it was great.
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Kate
Thank you for letting me know, Loraine! I’m so glad you two loved the burrito bowls.
Taisha
I stumbled upon this recipe while heading to the supermarket for something to make for lunch. Absolutely amazing! I didn’t miss this meat. It’s healthier, tastier and cheaper than eating out at Chipotle. I’m so happy to see you are working on a cookbook.
Kate
Thank you so much, Taisha! I’m really glad you enjoyed it so much. I’m a Chipotle fan, too.
Jennifer A.
Hi Kate!
I have been following your blog since I began cooking, about a year ago. I have always been a silent observer, but felt a comment was finally in order. :)
First of all, your recipes are consistently delicious, & NEVER disappoint! You really know how to season and flavor foods in a way I struggle to find in other recipes and chefs. I cannot wait for your cookbook to come out!
That being said, I attempted this “Spaghetti Squash Burrito Bowl” recipe a week or so ago, and was majorly impressed! Both my husband and I loved the vibrant colors and flavors of this dish, and that your recipes always expose us to new ingredients (ex: purple cabbage, or spaghetti squash). My only question would be whether there was a different type of squash that would pair well with this recipe? Neither my husband nor myself ever enjoyed squash as a child (though you won him over with this recipe) – – but I had trouble with the unusual spaghetti-like texture. It tasted good, but if there is a squash substitute, I would be interested in trying it!
Thanks for all your hard work with the blog;; I look forward to each and every new recipe! :)
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Kate
Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for your kind comment. It really means a lot. So glad you have been enjoying my recipes! Spaghetti squash is pretty unique, so I’m not sure there’s another squash substitute. Cooked brown rice would be good, I know that! Or even cooked brown rice with roasted, cubed butternut squash. Or sweet potatoes. Hope one of those works for you!
Lisa
Made this recipe for my brother’s birthday dinner and everyone loved it, including my 9 and 3 year old, who will eat any and every vegetable now, thanks to your blog. It’s amazing how kids can learn to appreciate all kinds of vegetables. Your recipes really help with that, I believe. Thanks, Kate!
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Elizabeth
Great idea! Just made an adapted version of this and it was excellent.
China
What a wonderful recipe! Thank you so much for thinking this one up and for the beautiful photos. I tried the recipe with acorn squash when I made it the second time and it turned out wonderfully too!
Kate
Thank you, China! Glad to hear it turned out well with acorn squash!
Annie
New to the vegetarian way of eating. Do you eat the entire squash? I’m making this tonight, excited to try it. So far I have made the Thai Red Curry with Vegetables & Vegan Lentil Soup. Also made Black Bean Lasagna Rolls dish that was really good. Never thought I would get my husband to go vegetarian!
Kate
Hi Annie! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying my recipes. I eat all of the squash flesh, but not the tough skin. Hope you enjoyed the burrito bowls, too!
Mark
I have made over a dozen dinners off of your website(all fantastic) and this was my families all time favorite meal. My daughter wants me to make it for her birthday dinner next month !!! Claims it is the best dinner she has ever had. She turns 18
Kate
Wow, that’s a lot of C+K dinners! Love it. Happy early birthday to your daughter!
Caitlin S.
Loved the simplicity of the recipe and the variety of flavors and textures. I wouldn’t change anything! Thanks again, Kate!
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Lisa
Glad you loved my town so much! Your blog is always first on my list when I need an idea:) I love how user-friendly and simple (in the best way possible) your recipes are. This recipe is always a go-to for me. Thank you Kate- and of course Cookie:)
Leesa
OMG, Kate my hubby made this for me last night and it was amazing!! I have made a few of your recipes in the past, all of which are outstanding. I’ve recently started to become vegetarian so I’ve been trolling your website for recipes :) Can’t wait to try more!
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Terri
I just had a Mexican fiesta in my mouth without any of the guilt. So easy and my family thought it looked so gourmet – thanks Kate. I have shared the recipe with foodie friends to try – I am making one recipe a week from your site for 2016 and so far -ROCK STAR hits.
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Maureen
I just made these and WOW was that good! I’m a new follower and I love your site. I look forward to making many of your recipes. Love your four-legged helper too :)
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Samantha
I had this for dinner last night, and today I ran my fastest 5K. I don’t think this was coincidence! (And it was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating it… My kids loved it too!)
Kelly Shemtov
This recipe is delicious and easy!
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Lori D
Absolutely fabulous! Added a little hot sauce for a tad bit of spice, delicious!!
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K. Eber
This is absolutely delicious! Thank you!
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Sarah
Any suggestions for replacing the beans? I’m making this for a co worker and she’s doing a strict paleo diet and is u able to eat beans.
Kate
You can just omit them! It will be lower in protein, though.
Cyndi
Fantastic the first time, I am making it again tomorrow night for dinner!!
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Beckins
Wow! I loved this recipe! We put dry cottage cheese and a coconut salsa on it too. YUUUUUMMMM!!!!
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Cynthia R
Absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly. However, since tomatoes are in season right now, I think it would great to add it to the slaw! Super easy to make. The girls at my office all asked for the recipe.
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Kate
That’s a great idea! Glad you enjoyed this one, Cynthia. Thanks for letting me know.
Helen
We just made these for the first time and absolutely loved them. So easy to prepare and so tasty and filling, too. I forgot to buy black beans, so we left them out, but we didn’t miss them at all. I think this dish could also work without the red bell pepper – the cabbage and the avocado-tomatillo sauce are what really make it.
Kate
Hooray, thanks Helen! I just posted a Mediterranean version today. I think you might enjoy it as well!
Autumn
so as I told you I would, I made this last night for my mom and aunt since she’s in town visiting, and per usual with your recipes it was scrumptious (the term my mom used actually to describe it hehe)
I served it in actual bowls instead of the spaghetti squash (just because) and all the elements of this dish were so good even on their own! I think the salsa verde/avocado mixture tastes almost identical to Chipotle’s guac! (i used Trader Joe’s salsa verde)
So then this morning for brekkie with the leftovers I made some scrambled eggs, put the avo mixture on a piece of toast and a side of the slaw. It was yummy again and a very colorful breakfast too :)
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Kate
Scrumptious! Love it. Thanks for reporting back, Autumn. Your breakfast version sounds amazing. I pretty much want to eat slaw at every meal!
Jennifer
Out of your 20 simple vegetarian dinners I’ve made 3 so far and my family has loved them! I’m going to all 20 and let them pick their favs! I’ll keep you posted!
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Kate
That’s so awesome to hear! Thanks for letting me know, Jennifer. Hope you love the other 17 just as much!
Mireille
Was DIVINE! would love to send you a pic! i used a butternut .. :-) we dont have spagetti squash here ;)
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Lauren
I made this tonight and topped it with feta cheese. This was soo delicious, healthy and fresh. This is definitely going into our regular recipe rotation!!
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Kate
Glad to hear it! Thank you, Lauren!
Jennifer
Ok we ate this tonight and it was to die for. My husband who was all about meat all the time, was told by his dr he had to go vegetarian for his health. While we eat healthy it always had a meat component. Meat was the star salmon venison beef etc always meat. This and the other of your 20 vegetarian dinners have changed his tune and made the shock of becoming a vegetarian a exciting delicious adventure. I am look forward to cook every night and am having fun with new flavors etc. thank you for sharing, this was the best so far! My husband explained “I could eat this everyday” that’s huge.
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Kate
Hi Jennifer! Thank you for your note; it really made my day. I’m glad you’ve found my site and I love your attitude about your new adventure together!
Allison G
Thank you for this recipe. Made it last night and wow. One of my new favorites. Super simple and the salsa and avocado combination is definitely my new favorite sauce.
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Kate
Hooray! Thank you, Allison!
Susan
I’m confused as to how you make the Biel itself once you’ve roasted the spaghetti squash. Can you explain?
Kate
Hi Susan, I’m sorry, I think there’s a typo in your comment—do you mean the bowls? I just used a fork to fluff up the insides, leaving the outer skin intact. They make good bowls that way.
Nathan
Simple & fantastic recipe! I subbed cooked green for purple cabbage, and guacamole for the verde salsa (already close to a guac as it is). It was also more filling than I expected. Thanks!
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Melissa M
This dish was so yummy! All of the flavors went so well together. Even my husband commented that getting all the ingredients in one bite made it more flavorful. It was a clear hit and I was immediately asked to make it again! This is going in regular rotation.
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Bernardette
This looks amazing!! Will definitely give it a try :)
Mer
Just made this for dinner. It was perfect. Kate, you are wonderful. The avocado-salsa verde sauce was so flavorful. I bought salsa verde from Sprout’s to save time. Also, I will be in your neck of the woods after Christmas. We are headed to Beaver’s Bend State Park.
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Anya
Kate,
Im a frquent visitor to your blog, and I’ve tried many of your recipes and they’ve all proven to be delicious, but this one, my oh my! I’ve never tried spaghetti squash before, and thought this was a great way to start and boy was I right! The spiciness from the salsa verde combined with the crunch of the slaw and sweetness of the squash… wow! Thank you, thank you. Just perfect and delicious.
Happy New Year!
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Rachel C
I accidentally used butternut squash and it was still delicious! It added a touch of spring flavor to my winter :) Thank you for your website!
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Kate
What a happy accident :) Glad it worked out!
sheri kennedy
This was easy and delicious. I’ll make it again. Next time I’m going to lightly roast the cabbage and red pepper. I think having it more blended with the squash instead of contrasting with full crunchy slaw might be a nice variation for winter.
Kate
I’m so glad you liked it – let me know how the slaw variation works out!
Emily S
Will it totally mess up the sauce if I omit the avocado? Or is there anything good I could substitute? I am allergic (super sad, I know!).
Kate
Hey Emily, I’m sorry to hear that! I think the sauce would still be good without the avocado, just not creamy. You could blend in some pepitas or sour cream, maybe?
Rob
I cooked the butternut squash recipe last week, and my wife immediately cried out “Ohh! This is one of the greatest things I have ever put in my mouth!” I concur. LOVED THIS! This was the first recipe I’ve tried of yours, but there will be many more–eventually: when I said to my wife that I wanted to cook a vegetarian dinner for the weekend, she didn’t miss a beat: “let’s have that spaghetti squash again!”
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Anika
I made this for me and my roommate last night, and it was fantastic. Having the leftovers for lunch today!
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Kate
Yum! Sounds so good, Anika.
3rdCoast
Tasted like a vegan Chipotle-like option. Very filling. Great taste. I did change my guac recipe to: 1/4 small white onion, 3 small avocados, 1 large tomato, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 a lime and with no cilantro, blended with the third avocado put in at the end I’m chunks.
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Kate
Thanks! Your version sounds great.
Patty
This was so delicious! The avocado dressing was amazing! Thank you! I love all your recipes!
Kate
I’m so glad, Patty! Thanks.
Kim Fischer
I made this for dinner and it was wonderful – had enough leftover for a small serving-yum!! Will definitely make again.
Kate
Thanks, Kim!
Carolyn
This recipe is….INCREDIBLE
My foodie boyfriend said…and I quote..”this is amazing. this is restaurant quality”
The feta makes it, it’s filling, it’s colorful, it’s just wonderful.
do yourself a favor and make it…right. now.
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Kate
I’m doing my happy dance over here! I’m so glad these were such a hit, Carolyn.
Anna
I was skeptical of spaghetti squash, however, with the other ingredients this came out very good. I love the slaw and used on toast too with avocado the next day. Great recipe, thanks again for sharing.
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Kate
Ooh, putting that slaw on toast with avocado sounds amazing, Anna! I’m going to have to try that.
Dana K.
Very tasty and filling. We like that there are black beans in the slaw. The verde avocado salsa was the perfect addition to complete this meal. We did not serve with a salad because the bowls alone are plenty of food – more than enough for one person.
Because this meal can take time to prepare, we recommend enjoying your favorite craft beer or Bellini while you work. But don’t get us wrong… this meal is worth the wait.
★★★★★
Kate
Hehe! A prep beer is always a good idea. I like to turn on a good podcast when I have a lot of prep work to do, too! I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Dana. Thanks!!
Melanie
Beautiful, delicious, and filling. My carnivorous husband LOVED it!
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Melanie!
Natali Martinez
Hi Kate,
Can you help? I really want to cook this tonight but I can’t seem to find the Spaghetti Squash here. What would be a good alternative? Butternut Squash?
Kate
Hi Natali, I’m sorry I missed your comment. Spaghetti squash is really unique in texture. If you love butternut squash, that might work, but the end result won’t really work as a “bowl” and will taste significantly sweeter.
Nilha Pearce
OMG! Sooooo good! No changes necessary. Easy, gorgeous and out of this world yummy. I am now a huge fan of cookie and kate.
★★★★★
Kate
Well, thank you Nilha.
Jen
This recipe is such a stunner. It looks amazing on a plate, it tastes delicious, and it’s fairly easy. I’ve made it twice now and people have been super impressed. It may have just become my go-to recipe for having dinner guests! Yum!!! Thank you!
Kate
Well, thank you Jen! I am glad it has been such a hit for you.
Karen
Beautiful meal that is packed with flavor. Everyone loved it!k
Kate
That’s great! Thank you, Karen.
Liesl Hlavacek
Wow this was delicious! Even my meat-loving husband said he liked it! Great flavor combination and super filling. Thanks for sharing!
Kate
Wonderful to hear, Liesl! If you would want to leave a star review since you like it so much, that would be great!