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Healthy eating AND pizza?! You can have it both ways with this Gluten-Free and Paleo friendly Fajita Beef Spaghetti Squash Pizza!
I'm so excited it's almost March. That's not true. I'm just excited for warmer weather. No more freaking snow. And longer days. You have no idea how happy I am that it's light out past 5pm again.
So yea, spaghetti squash. I'm obsessed. Have been for a while... and probably always will be. I just made these epic Korean Pork Spaghetti Squash Bowls. And you remember last year, don't you? Spaghetti squash recipes for days weeks...
- Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust
- Skinny Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Pizza
- Thai Peanut Spaghetti Squash
- Southwest Spaghetti Squash
- Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai
- Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Sauce
And now you can add this beauty to the list. Gluten-Free Fajita Beef Spaghetti Squash Pizza.
Yes. You can make a "pizza" crust with spaghetti squash. No. It does not taste like your typical carb-i-licious pizza crust. It'll taste like spaghetti squash... which is pretty fantastic if you love the stuff as much as me. And it's really an epic way to enjoy a gluten-free "pizza" experience without the guilt of eating pizza. It's kinda... healthy!
And here's a major key to enjoying a successful spaghetti squash pizza crust experience... after cooking the squash, you need to wring out as much of the water as possible. It's muy importante. This will yield a crispier crust. No one likes a soggy mess.
I was happy to create this Gluten-Free Fajita Beef Spaghetti Squash Pizza for Laura's Lean Beef! Laura’s ground beef is low in fat and cholesterol, free of added hormones and antibiotics, and full of beefy flavor. And when you stack it with all these fajita toppings, you get one epic faux-pizza.
Grab the recipe here!
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Need some more spaghetti squash inspiration??
Healthy Korean Pork Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Vegetarian Thai Peanut Red Curry Spaghetti Squash
Gluten-Free Spaghetti Squash Pizza Crust
Gluten-Free Skinny Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Red Pepper – Tomato Sauce
Taylor
SOOOO I JUST made spaghetti squash yesterday and was going to crust-i-fy it! But then I was too lazy. I am glad I didn't because yours would have kicked mines butt! I mean fajita beef?! GIMME DAT. Pinned!
Chris
Hahahaha thanks Taylor! And please, you would have knocked it out of the park with all of your creative mojo!
Melanie
I'm excited about the longer days too. Just waiting for some warmer weather though. I know it's coming though!
Love finding new ways to use veggies. This look fantastic! Never knew you could use squash as a crust.
{pinned} Enjoy your weekend Chris!
Chris
Can't wait for warmer weather... it can't come fast enough!
Jen at Baked by an Introvert
I love that you made a crust out of spaghetti squash! I saw one with zucchini and had planned on trying it but I think I prefer the spaghetti squash best. Great recipe, Chris!
Chris
Thanks Jen! Yea, I'm totally a spaghetti squash lover! The zucchini one sounds interesting! Gotta try that too!
Shibi
I have Spaghetti squash sitting in my pantry for one week which was accidently picked up by my hubby. I think I know what to do with it now. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes with this squash!!
Chris
Hahaha yes! I'm your one stop spaghetti squash recipe site LOL! #obsessed
Cheyanne
I adore spaghetti squash... and I LOVE that you turned it into pizza crust. Then you added fajita beef?!? I mean, helllo- genius!!!! Trying this! Pinning this! Stuffing this into my pie hole! Stat! ♡
Chris
Thanks Cheyanne! Hahaha pie hole... love that!
Arman
Chris, you amaze me with what you can do with spaghetti squash. When Australia decreases it's price ($14 for one...yep) I'm game to give it a shot!
Chris
Thanks man! What?!?!!? $14 for a spaghetti squash?! That should be illegal. You need to start your own spaghetti squash import business over there and drive down the prices... and at the same time probably become a millionaire!
CakePants
Wow, I had no idea spaghetti squash was so versatile! This looks fantastic - and those avocado chunks and cotija on top? I'm sold!
Chris
Hahaha oh yea it is! And anything with avocado is the bomb dot com!
Medha
Will definitely be heading over for the recipe! I'm obsessed with the idea of spaghetti squash as pizza crust. So clever! 🙂
Chris
Awesome thanks Medha!
Lindsey
So this is kind of genius! I love me some spaghetti squash but I've never thought of making any sort of crust with it!!! And the pictures are gorgeous! ps - I think I do know how happy it still being light out at 5 makes you, because I feel exactly the same way! Counting down the days til Daylight Savings Time!
Chris
Hahaha thanks Lindsey! It's a great alternative when you are craving pizza but want to keep it on the healthy side! And I totally can't wait until it's actually light outside until around 9pm!!!
Allie | Baking a Moment
Whaaat??? You can make pizza crust out of spaghetti squash? Man you are the spaghetti squash king! This pizza sounds fantastic- I love the fajita beef idea for a pizza topping!
Chris
Hahahaha that is a title I will happily accept 🙂 I love me some spaghetti squash!
Pat
Love your ideas, and this one, well...I love pizza but haven't had it, since it is no longer part of my lifestyle, so I am anxious to try it! Keep them coming!
Chris
Thanks so much Pat! Really appreciate your kind words!
Cate | Chez CateyLou
It is officially March, and yet it is snowing right now. Grrrr. Oh well, stuck inside baking isn't the worst place to be!! This pizza looks incredible - I loooove that squash crust! What a fun and healthy idea!
Ashley
I've been obsessed with spaghetti squash like crazy lately! This pizza looks awesomeee.
And yes to march! I am so over the cold weather!
Chris
SO I'll see you at the spaghetti squash obsessed support group this month, right? Hahaha, glad to know I'm not the only one obsessed with the stuff!
David
Dude! You nailed it with this recipe. I'm all about that spaghetti squash crust. I think you should bring one of these pies to the next Wolfpack howl. Check that...bring two pies. I'll want one all to myself! #WolfpackEats #WolfpackPizza
Chris
Hahaha thanks David! One pie for me, one for you. The others will have to fight for scraps.
cheri
Hi Chris, this is so clever!! what a great idea to use spaghetti squash as a base.
Chris
Thanks so much Cheri!
Kevin | keviniscooking
This looks amazing and very original. I honestly can say I've never tried spaghetti squash. I guess it's due to as a kid I was fed WAY over cooked zucchini constantly and other squash veggies. But I've really gotten into sweet potatoes, butternut squash and I think this may have to be added to the list. Beautiful photos and great idea.
Chris
You totally need to try spaghetti squash! I love the stuff!
Sarah
Spaghetti squash crust?!?! This is genius! I've never seen this one before - look forward to trying this healthier alternative:)
Chris
Thanks Sarah!