Butternut Squash Tacos
Hard Caribbean Dinner

Butternut Squash Tacos

Total Time
1h 57m
34m prep · 83m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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Butternut squash makes for a great taco filling, whether you're eating clean or meat-free. A little garlic and some red pepper flakes make the flavors pop.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 butternuts squash - peeled , seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic , chopped
  • 1 can black beans , 15.5 ounce
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper , chopped
  • 8 flours tortillas , 6 inch
  • 0.5 cups chopped green onions
  • 0.5 cups chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime , sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Combine cubed squash, 1 tablespoon oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a large bowl; mix to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.

  4. 4

    Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and red bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2 tortillas in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

  7. 7

    Top tortillas with baked squash, black beans, and onion-red pepper mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime.

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