Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
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Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 50 minutes
Colorful butternut squash tacos with crisp slaw, black beans and guacamole! These tacos are a simple weeknight meal and a great option for vegan and gluten-free eaters. Recipe yields about 8 tacos (4 servings)
Ingredients
Roasted butternut squash
- ·1 medium butternut squash (about 2 to 2 ½ pounds, I used two 12-ounce bags of pre-sliced butternut from Trader Joe’s), peeled and sliced into ¾-inch cubes
- ·2 tablespoons olive oil
- ·1 teaspoon chili powder
- ·Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cabbage and black bean slaw
- ·2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced and roughly chopped into 2-inch long pieces
- ·2 cans black beans (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked black beans
- ·⅓ cup chopped green onions, both green and white parts
- ·⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ·2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
- ·1 teaspoon olive oil
- ·¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
Simple guacamole (double if you love guac!)
- ·1 large avocado, diced
- ·1 tablespoon lime juice
- ·¼ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- ·Pinch of salt, more to taste
Everything else
- ·8 corn tortillas (certified gluten free if necessary)
- Optional garnishes: additional chopped cilantro, hot sauce, toasted pepitas, crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan tacos)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line one large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- To roast the squash: On your prepared baking sheet, toss the cubed butternut in enough olive oil to lightly coat all sides, about 2 tablespoons. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili pepper and a pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange the butternut in a single layer. Bake until the butternut is tender throughout and caramelized on the edges, about 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Meanwhile, to assemble the slaw: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, black beans, green onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt. Toss to combine, then taste and add additional lime juice and/or salt if necessary. Set aside to marinate.
- To prepare the guacamole: In a small bowl, combine the diced avocado, lime juice, coriander and salt. Mash with a pastry cutter, potato masher or fork until the mixture is blended and no longer chunky. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.
- To warm the tortillas: In a small skillet over medium heat, warm each tortilla on both sides before transferring to a plate and covering with a lint-free towel to keep warm. Repeat with each tortilla, stacking each warmed tortilla on the last.
- To assemble the tacos, spoon an ample amount of slaw down the center of your taco, top with roasted butternut and spread a spoonful of guacamole down the side. Top with garnishes of your choice and serve