4.8 from 24 votes
Butternut Squash Burritos with Black Beans and Kale
Roasted butternut squash, sautéed kale and smoky black beans come together in these simple fall-inspired burritos.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
206 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash 2 pounds, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes (about 4 cups
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 kale cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups, small bunch
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 6 flour tortilla large
- 1 green onion thinly sliced, bunch
- cheese such as cheddar or pepper jack, shredded, of choice
- salsa for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Add the butternut squash to a large rimmed baking sheet, then drizzle with 1 ½ tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with the cumin, paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss to combine and spread in an even layer. Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and starting to brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Use a fork to mash slightly (leaving some texture).
- While the squash is cooling down, set a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When hot, add the kale and cook, stirring frequently, until bright green and slightly wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the black beans and cook until warmed through, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- Assemble the burritos. Briefly warm the tortillas in a skillet or in the microwave until pliable. Set on a work surface. Place ⅙ of the mashed butternut squash in the center, followed by ⅙ of the kale/bean mixture and finally a sprinkle of green onions and the desired amount of cheese. Fold the sides over onto the middle of the burrito, then fold the bottom side up and roll up the burrito. Serve with salsa, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1burrito
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
555mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
14394IU
(288%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1burrito | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 14394IU | 288% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.