Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

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Cookie + Kate
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(82)

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 to 2 ½ pounds, I used two 12-ounce bags of pre-sliced butternut from Trader Joe’s), peeled and sliced into ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced and roughly chopped into 2-inch long pieces
  • 2 cans black beans (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked black beans
  • ⅓ cup chopped green onions, both green and white parts
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
  • Pinch of salt, more to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas (certified gluten free if necessary)
  • Optional garnishes: additional chopped cilantro, hot sauce, toasted pepitas, crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan tacos)
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Preparation

Chef’s notes

Change it up:
Sweet potatoes would be an awesome substitute for the butternut.
Storage suggestions:
Store individual components separately for best results. Store leftover guacamole in a small bowl with plastic wrap pressed against the top to prevent oxidation.
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