Spaghetti Squash Taco Nests-
Spaghetti Squash Taco Nests are tasty, low-carb, gluten-free, noodle nests with taco meat filling and all the awesome toppings.
Spaghetti Squash Taco Nests are tasty, low-carb, gluten-free, noodle nests with taco meat filling and all the awesome toppings.
I had made the Spaghetti squash Pizza nests a year ago, and they were such a hit with everyone that I decided it was time for a much-needed taco version!
I roasted the squash in the oven whole before cutting it open so you won't have to struggle with cutting open a raw & very hard-to-slice squash.
Once you poke holes in it and bake the spaghetti squash, it will cut open as easily as butter.
I loved how tasty and colorful these little noodle taco bowls turned out!
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Spaghetti Squash Taco Nests Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 medium size spaghetti squash
- 1 xl egg or 2 smaller sized eggs, beaten
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 ½ to 3 tbsp taco seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoon tomato sauce
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup grated cheese
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ½ avocado diced
- ⅓ cup sour cream * optional
*Can garnish with optional hot sauce or salsa
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or oil a baking sheet.
- Using a skewer or knife, poke holes all over the spaghetti squash. Place on baking sheet and bake for an hour, turning over halfway through.
- Remove squash from oven and cool until cool to touch. Leave oven on 400F (204 C).
- Grease or oil 2 muffin pans.
- While squash is cooling, brown ground beef in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain excess grease & return cooked ground beef to the pan.
- Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Heat until bubbling and turn to low heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once squash is cool, slice in half, and using a fork, scrape noodles into a large bowl.
- Add the beaten egg or eggs to the squash noodles and stir together.
- Place squash noodle mixture into muffin cups and make a well in the center of each with a spoon.
- Add taco meat to each well and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400F (204 C) for 25 minutes or until set.
- Remove from muffin tin and top with diced avocado, tomato, sour cream, and optional hot sauce or salsa. Serve.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 24 nests, Serving Size: 2 nests, Per Serving (2 nests): Cal: 134, Carbs: 2.5 g, Net Carbs:1.5 g, Fiber: 1 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated fat: 4 g, Protein: 10 g, Sugars: 0 g,
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Spaghetti Squash Taco Nests
Ingredients
- 1 medium size spaghetti squash
- 1 xl egg or 2 smaller sized eggs beaten
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 ½ to 3 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoon tomato sauce
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup grated cheese
- 1 small tomato diced
- ½ avocado diced
- ⅓ cup sour cream * optional
- *Garnish with optional hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or oil a baking sheet.
- Using a skewer or knife, poke holes all over the spaghetti squash. Place on baking sheet and bake for an hour, turning over halfway through.
- Remove squash from oven and cool until cool to touch. Leave oven on 400F (204 C).
- Grease or oil 2 muffin pans.
- While squash is cooling, brown ground beef in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain excess grease & return cooked ground beef to pan.
- Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Heat until bubbling and turn to low heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once squash is cool, slice in half and using a fork scrape noodles into a large bowl.
- Add the beaten egg or eggs to the squash noodles and stir together.
- Place squash noodle mixture into muffin cups and make a well in the center of each with a spoon.
- Add taco meat to each well and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400F (204 C) for 25 minutes or until set.
- Remove from muffin tin and top with diced avocado, tomato, sour cream and optional hot sauce or salsa. Serve.
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Catherine Baez Sholl says
These look delicious and topped with avocado even better!
Yang says
How cute are these little nest! They look so pretty and yummy, they will make great party food for the holidays.
Mirlene says
I have never had spaghetti squash as a taco of any kind before. Interesting! That's what i love about spaghetti squash, there's so much one can do with it. Very much interested in trying this recipe!
Anne Lawton says
I love this idea! I will be making these soon
Hope says
What a great idea! These look so fun and tasty to eat and perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
jennifer says
I LOVE how you made the "noodles" into a nest --I am stuck in a rut of leaving them in the squash as a "Stuffed" dish . . but defintely going to try your tasty looking recipe
Stacey says
Thank you, Jennifer 🙂
Jean says
How cute are these?? I love tacos and I love spaghetti squash, so these are so perfect!
Stacey says
Thank you, Jean 🙂
Annemarie says
I need to try this! I'm always looking for ways to jazz up taco night.
Kathryn says
Can't wait to try these! I love the idea of baking them in a muffin tin. My kids are all about the presentation when it comes to trying new foods. They'll love these!
Raia Todd says
What a fun way to use spaghetti squash!
Zuzana says
Those are the cutest little nests I have seen. Will make it for my daughter. Thanks a lot for sharing
linda spiker says
Well what a great idea!
Shane Johnson says
I made these and they were absolutely delicious, but the nest didn't come out as crisp as the picture looks. I noticed when mixing the squash with the eggs they were watery and when putting them in the muffin pan and pushing with spoon to make a well it would not work due to being so watery. Still turned out delicious. Also I added poblano pepper and onion and spinach to the taco meat, came out amazing.
Irena Macri says
Well, aren't these fun?!? I always look for new ways to enjoy taco meat and this looks super tasty and creative. I would love to make some as finger food for the next family gathering.
Tessa Simpson says
spaghetti squash is so versatile...and you've proven it! Tasty!!
Joni Gomes says
First off- YUM! Love the video and the music, definitely got me in the mood!
Dawn says
Been so excited to try these. Unfortunately I used two large eggs and the squash is too runny. I miss read the amount of egg required. 🙁 I tried to drain it to see if that helps. They are in the oven right now. Guess I'll see soon if I was able to correct my error.
Stacey says
Dawn, I think I've done that before and it was sort of "quiche-like" but still good.
Katja says
What a great way to eat spaghetti squash! YUM! And creative too!
Stacey says
Thank you Katja 🙂
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Dang! These looks keto taco nests look amazing. Do they get crispy?
Stacey says
Thank you, Kelly. They get a bit crisp on the outside and the tops but are more soft noodle on the inside like a spaghetti taco.
Donna says
I have attempted spaghetti squash once and it was a disaster, love this recipe and may be tempted to give it another go as this looks gorgeous!! Great one!
Stacey says
Thank you, Donna. Yes, give another go. I know it is kind large veggie that can be difficult if you try to cut it before cooking it. Poke holes in it, then roast it, let it cool and then cut it open.
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
These are such fun little bites! My family would devour them.
Stacey says
Awe, thank you, Emily 🙂
Cristina Curp says
So fun and cute! I've got to get some spaghetti squash 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you Cristina 🙂
ChihYu says
Love these perfect finger food. They are so cute and totally delicious !
Stacey says
Thank you ChihYu 🙂
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
I absolutely love these, so creative and fun!
Stacey says
Thank you Kari 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
These are so fun! What a great idea! I love anything taco so I know I would love these!
Stacey says
Thank you Jessica 🙂
tina says
What a freakin' NEAT idea! Can't wait to try!
Stacey says
Thanks Tina 🙂
Irena Macri says
I just got a spaghetti squash thinking, "What can I do with this besides pasta for once?" and you just answered my question 😉 These look fantastic!!!
Stacey says
Thank you Irena 🙂
Melissa Schollaert says
These look amazing Stacey! I just bought spaghetti squash yesterday!
Stacey says
Thank you Melissa.
Renee says
OH this is such a lovely idea -my kids will love this so much! Fun change up for dinner!
Stacey says
Thank you Renee 🙂
Jean says
These are just so stinkin' adorable! Such a great party food.
Stacey says
Awe, thank you so much, Jean.