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Pulled Butternut Squash Tacos
These Pulled Butternut Squash Tacos have shredded Squash cooked in traditional Chipotle Sauce and served with crunchy slaw. Free of Dairy, egg, nut, soy, gluten,
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 339 kcal
Cuisine:
Fusion
Ingredients
For Pulled Butternut
- 1/2 butternut squash 3 loaded cups shredded
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp traditional Chipotle sauce or use bbq sauce + taco spice
- Or use my Chipotle Garlic Sauce (use less water)
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- generous dash of black pepper
- a generous dash of chipotle pepper powder
- 2 Tbsp water
For Tacos
- Corn chia Tortillas or regular tortillas
- pickled jalapenos
- Pico de Gallo
- Red cabbage slaw or shredded cabbage toss the cabbage in salt, pepper and lemon juice, add crunchy shredded veggies like carrot for added texture.
- Avocado or guacamole
- Vegan sour cream or vegan chipotle ranch
- Cilantro & lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pan, add oil and heat at medium heat.
- Add the squash and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Chipotle sauce, cumin, oregano, garlic, black pepper and chipotle pepper powder and water. Mix well.
- Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the squash is tender. do not overcook or overstir. Stir 2-3 times in between. Taste and adjust sauce, salt, spice.
- Layer greens and cabbage on the tortillas, add the squash, a drizzle of lemon juice, sour cream or chipotle ranch, guacamole, jalapenos and chopped cilantro. Serve warm.
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Notes
- For variations: Add black beans to the butternut after 10 minutes and cook for 3-4 minutes until the beans are hot. If using jackfruit, use canned. Drain, wash and flake it using hands to a shredded consistency. Cook for 20-30 minutes with the sauce and spices. Add more water if needed.
- Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
1258mg
(36%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
20410IU
(408%)
Vitamin C
50.9mg
(57%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1258mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 20410IU | 408% |
| Vitamin C | 50.9mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.