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Butternut Squash Tacos with Avocado Salsa

  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in vibrant butternut squash tacos topped with creamy avocado salsa. This easy, delicious recipe is perfect for any mealtime!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  4. In a bowl, mash together ripe avocados with lime juice, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until creamy yet textured.
  5. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about one minute on each side until pliable.
  6. Layer roasted butternut squash onto each tortilla followed by a generous scoop of avocado salsa. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Consider adding spices like cumin or chili powder to the squash for extra flavor. You can substitute butternut squash with sweet potatoes or zucchini for variations.