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Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
These bright, beautiful, and easy tacos are a lovely way to lift your spirits during these cold winter months. Caramelized cubes of spiced squash are tucked into corn tortillas with piquant pickled red onions, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of herbaceous cilantro for a vegan, gluten free, weeknight ready addition to your Taco Tuesday rotation!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and chopped into ¾-inch cubes·
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
Garnishes:
- picked red onions
- avocado slices
- chopped cilantro
Optional garnishes:
- jalapeño slices
- salsa
- roasted pepitas
- Crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- On your prepared baking sheet, toss the cubed butternut in enough olive oil to lightly coat all sides. Sprinkle with chili powder and smoked paprika 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.
- To assemble the tacos, top roasted butternut on warm corn tortillas and avocado slices. Top with pickled red onions, or garnishes of your choice and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftover roasted butternut squash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm the squash in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or reheat in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Nutrition facts do not include optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
386mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
10102IU
(202%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 10102IU | 202% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.