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
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1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Combine cubed squash, 1 tablespoon oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a large bowl; mix to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
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Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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Top tortillas with baked squash, black beans, and onion-red pepper mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime.
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