Best Butternut Squash Tacos Recipes

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Combine first 6 ingredients. Add squash pieces; toss to coat. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, until tender, 30-35 minutes., Divide squash evenly among tortillas. Top with queso fresco, avocado and red onion. If desired, serve with pico de gallo.

BLACK BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS

Steps:

• Warm the refried beans gently over low heat. Cut the butternut squash in half crosswise at the narrowest point. Cut each half in half again lengthwise. Peel each section with a vegetable peeler or a flexible sharp knife. Use a teaspoon to scrape out the seeds and strings. Cut into 1/2- inch dice. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add olive oil. When it smokes, add squash cubes and toss well. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cumin and black pepper. Saute over high heat, tossing frequently, until browned outside and tender but not mushy inside, about 10 minutes.
• To serve, heat tortillas quickly one by one in a very hot dry skillet, about 10 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by spooning in black beans, topping with Sauteed squash, sliced Pickled Shallots, cilantro sprigs, diced. Serranos, and cream. Roll up and serve 2 per person.
• Combine the vinegar, wine, brown sugar, peppercorns, mustard, chile flakes, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add the shallots and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Set aside to cool completely in the liquid.
• Transfer the shallots and all their liquid to a jar or plastic container. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPIRALS AND BLACK BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• Cut butternut squash into spirals using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute squash until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Add taco seasoning; stir. Add black beans and tomatoes; cook and stir until beans are hot and tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 1 tortilla at a time until lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side.
• Place 1 tablespoon sour cream on each tortilla; add about 1/4 cup squash mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon feta cheese. Top with lettuce and cilantro.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine cubed squash, 1 tablespoon oil, red pepper flakes, and garlic in a large bowl; mix to coat. Spread out on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
• Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and red bell pepper; cook and stir until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 2 tortillas in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 1 minute per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
• Top tortillas with baked squash, black beans, and onion-red pepper mixture. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and lime.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AL PASTOR TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with the achiote powder, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well coated. Spread the butternut squash in an even layer on a prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the squash for 45 minutes, tossing halfway, until deepened in color and the spices have darkened.
• Add the pineapple to the same bowl where the butternut squash was seasoned and toss to coat in the remaining marinade. Spread in an even layer on the other baking sheet.
• Bake the pineapple for 25-30 minutes, until softened and slightly shrunken.
• Toss the roasted butternut squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil on the baking sheet.
• Warm the tortillas, one at a time, directly over a medium flame on a stovetop burner until the edges are charred and the tortillas are pliable. Keep warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel while you repeat with the remaining tortillas. Alternatively, microwave the tortillas until warmed through.
• To assemble the tacos, spoon butternut squash and pineapple into each tortilla. Top with onion, cilantro, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
• Enjoy!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS WITH AVOCADO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the squash on a baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the cumin, the chili powder, smoked paprika, half of the lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the kale and 1/2 teaspoon salt and saute until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, the remaining lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mash until chunky. Add the avocado and mash again until fully combined.
• To assemble the tacos: Spread 1 tablespoon of the avocado hummus on a tortilla, top with 1/4 cup of the roasted squash and some sauteed kale. Sprinkle with queso fresco.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHICKEN STREET TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Combine chicken thighs, butternut squash, onion, chicken stock, paprika, garlic, salt, marjoram, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Pour tomatoes on top.
• Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until chicken is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until most of the butternut squash has melted into the sauce, about 30 minutes more. Shred chicken with 2 forks.

AIR-FRIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. Combine first 6 ingredients. Add squash pieces; toss to coat. In batches, arrange squash in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. , Divide squash evenly among tortillas. Top with queso fresco, avocado and red onion. If desired, serve with pico de gallo.

VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AL PASTOR TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash with the achiote powder, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well coated. Spread the butternut squash in an even layer on a prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the squash for 45 minutes, tossing halfway, until deepened in color and the spices have darkened.
• Add the pineapple to the same bowl where the butternut squash was seasoned and toss to coat in the remaining marinade. Spread in an even layer on the other baking sheet.
• Bake the pineapple for 25-30 minutes, until softened and slightly shrunken.
• Toss the roasted butternut squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil on the baking sheet.
• Warm the tortillas, one at a time, directly over a medium flame on a stovetop burner until the edges are charred and the tortillas are pliable. Keep warm by wrapping in a kitchen towel while you repeat with the remaining tortillas. Alternatively, microwave the tortillas until warmed through.
• To assemble the tacos, spoon butternut squash and pineapple into each tortilla. Top with onion, cilantro, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
• Enjoy!