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Butternut Squash Tacos with Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Butternut Squash Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring tender, spiced butternut squash nestled in warm tortillas and topped with crispy onion strings, fresh cilantro, and a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal, these tacos combine sweet and savory flavors with a smooth, tangy avocado lime dressing.

Ingredients

Squash Filling

  • 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Tacos and Toppings

  • 8 small tortillas (flour or corn)
  • 1 cup crispy onion strings
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (for topping)

Avocado Cream Sauce

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Heat Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium heat to warm it up and prepare for cooking the squash.
  2. Cook Butternut Squash: Add the diced butternut squash to the skillet once the oil is warm. Cook for 2-3 minutes to start softening the cubes.
  3. Season Squash: Sprinkle the ground cumin, ground nutmeg, and chili powder over the squash. Toss to evenly coat the squash with the spices, enhancing flavor.
  4. Sauté until Tender: Continue cooking the squash over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes fork-tender, about 10 minutes in total, ensuring it is cooked through but not mushy.
  5. Prepare Avocado Sauce: While the squash cooks, combine the avocado, lime juice, fresh cilantro, water, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth to create a creamy and tangy sauce.
  6. Assemble Tacos: Warm the tortillas and pile the cooked butternut squash onto each one. Top each taco with crispy onion strings, fresh cilantro, and drizzle with the prepared avocado cream sauce to finish.

Notes

  • Use either corn or flour tortillas depending on your preference or dietary needs.
  • The crispy onion strings add a delightful crunch, but you can substitute with fried shallots or omit for a gluten-free version if necessary.
  • The avocado sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to prevent browning.
  • If you prefer a spicier taco, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the avocado sauce.
  • This recipe is vegetarian and can easily be made vegan by ensuring tortillas are free from lard or dairy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/butternut-squash-tacos-with-cilantro-lime-avocado-sauce-recipe/