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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Tacos

These Roasted Chickpea and Butternut Squash Tacos are the perfect meatless meal! They're full of deep, smoky flavors and great with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 429 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 15 ounce can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups butternut squash cubes thawed if using frozen
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup red cabbage finely chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño sliced, seeds removed
  • 1 large avocado seed removed and diced
  • chopped cilantro
For the Sauce:
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • ⅛ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep the tacos:
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  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine taco seasoning, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Add in chickpeas and squash cubes, toss to combine seasoning well.
  3. Transfer seasoned chickpeas and squash to a lined baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally during cooking, until chickpeas are slightly crispy and squash is tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
Make the sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Assemble:
  1. Assemble tacos by placing a bed of cabbage, top with roasted chickpeas and squash, and drizzle cilantro lime sauce on top. Serve with additional lime wedges.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is calculated without the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tacos Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 61.4g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18.1g (28%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 1011.1mg (42%) Fiber 14.8g (59%) Sugar 7.8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tacos
Calories 429kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 61.4g 20%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 18.1g 28%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 1011.1mg 42%
Fiber 14.8g 59%
Sugar 7.8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.