5 from 3 votes
Butternut Squash, Black Bean and Kale Tacos
Butternut squash, black beans, and kale seasoned with warm Southwest spices are the perfect pairing in these vegetarian and gluten-free tacos!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups butternut squash cut into ½ inch cubes
- 3 cups kale rib removed and chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeds and rib removed then minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder ancho chile powder if you have it
- 1/2- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- hot sauce optional, several dashes
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- lime juice of half a lime
- corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- lime wedges (lime), for serving
- cilantro wedges (lime), for serving
Instructions
- Heat a 12 inch cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in the olive oil and swirl around to coat the pan.
- Add in the butternut squash and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the diced onion, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and hot sauce and cook for 3-4 more minutes until the onion has softened and the squash is almost cooked through.
- Add in the kale and cook until the kale is wilted.
- Stir in the black beans and squeeze in the lime juice then turn off the heat.
- Serve on warmed tortillas with cilantro and more lime juice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
684mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
12645IU
(253%)
Vitamin C
81.5mg
(91%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 12645IU | 253% |
| Vitamin C | 81.5mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.