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Black Bean & Butternut Squash Tacos

Chipotle-Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

While butternut squash is the star in this dish, black beans, poblano peppers, and a yummy avocado sauce add appealing flavor. Mix up an easy green salad, and you have a terrific weekend night dinner. It's vegan, gluten free too!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Small sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 poblano pepper
  • 1 15 ounce can of black beans rinsed and drained
  • "Yummy Avocado Sauce"
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves stalks removed
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 1/4 cup orange juice fresh
  • 4 tablespoons EVOO
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 jalapeno fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss squash wtih oil, chipotle powder and salt. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add poblano pepper. Toss it to incorporate into the squash, oil and spices. Place pan back in oven for another 15-20 minutes, until squash is fork tender and browned.
  • Take poblano pepper out of baking sheet and cut into small pieces, removing stem and seeds.
  • Prepare avocado sauce. Place the following ingredients in a blender: cilantro, avocado, orange juice, oil, lime juice, jalapeno, salt. Blend until smooth.
  • Warm black beans in small saucepan on stove.
  • Assemble Tacos. Warm corn tortillas. Divide black beans, roasted squash, poblano pepper evenly. Spoon avocado sauce on top. Add additional avocado slices and cilantro, and salsa.

Notes

If you have it on hand, use avocado oil, for the health benefits are many.
  • It reduces cholestrol and improves heart health.
  • Avocado oil contains the antioxidant, lutein, which is tremendous for eye health. Your body does not produce this antioxidant, so one needs to obtain it in your diet somewhere.
  • Enhances the absorption of important nutrients.
  • May reduce symptoms of arthritis and prevent gum disease.
  • Improves skin and enhances wound healing.