Best Spicy Squash And Portobello 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.

TACOS WITH ROASTED POTATOES, SQUASH AND PEPPERS (RAJAS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Place potatoes on one baking sheet and toss with salt to taste, 3/4 teaspoon each of the ground cumin and chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread in an even layer.
• Place squash and onion slices on other parchment-covered baking sheet and toss with the remaining olive oil, salt to taste, cumin and chili powder.
• Depending on the size of your oven, roast vegetables together or separately on the middle rack. Roast potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, or until lightly browned and tender all the way through. Remove from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Roast squash and onions for about 15 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes, until tender and lightly colored. Remove from oven and add to bowl with potatoes. Add pepper strips (rajas) and toss together. Season to taste with salt, and add more chili powder if desired. Keep warm.
• Spoon filling onto warm tortillas and add a generous spoonful of salsa. Top with goat cheese and serve.

SPICY SQUASH AND PORTOBELLO TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F; lightly spray two rimmed baking sheets with avocado oil cooking spray (or broth) or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a bowl, spray the squash with avocado oil then toss with cayenne pepper and cumin; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to one of the prepared baking sheets and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon thyme.
• Combine portobello caps, red onion slices, garlic, chili, and remaining thyme in a bowl; drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread onto the other baking sheet. Spray with avocado oil or drizzle on some vegetable broth.
• Place both sheets in the oven and bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are cooked and begin to caramelize (about 15 to 20 minutes for the portobello mushrooms and 20 to 25 minutes for the squash). If needed, add a splash of water (or vegetable broth) to the baking sheets during the cooking process. Toss the vegetables together, adjust seasoning if needed, and scatter pumpkin seeds and parsley on top. Use as a taco filling with sliced onions, guacamole, and salsa.