SPICY SOUTHWEST SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Vegan-friendly treat with a kick! Or delicious covered with cheese.

Provided by Meghan Foster

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, or to taste
4 yellow squash, cubed
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in the hot oil until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, salsa, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into onion mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach; cover skillet and simmer until spinach turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spread squash into an 8x8-inch casserole dish; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle crackers over tomato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle casserole with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1114.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Farxaan Aadan
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5 stars! This casserole is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Fahad Bappi
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Md Minhaz israt
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I would definitely recommend this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash.


MARCUS MARCANO
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The flavors in this casserole are amazing. The spiciness is just right and the cheese adds a nice creaminess.


Verena Robinson
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This was easy to make and didn't take long at all. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alexa Schwam
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I love that this casserole is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Samuel Afem
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdu Lsemd
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this casserole changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy.


Ebony Bennett
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! My family loved it.


AK 47 Nepal
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This casserole was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the squash cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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