Chipotle Squash Tacos Dorados
A light bright vegetarian twist on Tacos Dorados! This version features sweet butternut squash, earthy black beans and cheese.
Adapted from: Dishing Out Health
Adapted from: Dishing Out Health
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Chipotle Squash Tacos Dorados
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time45 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE TACOS: 1 pound butternut squash, peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 garlic cloves, smashed
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce, from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
12 corn tortillas
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Shredded lettuce, for topping
1 avocado, diced, for topping
Thinly sliced radishes, for topping
Pickled red onion, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving
FOR THE LIME CREMA: ½ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
Juice from ½ lime
Kosher salt, to taste
Directions
- To make the squash and bean filling: Heat the oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, and salt until well coated.
- Transfer everything to a foil-lined sheet pan and spread the squash in an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the squash is tender and well-charred on the edges.
- Discard the garlic. Return the squash to the bowl and toss it with the black beans, cilantro, and adobo sauce until well coated.
- To make the crema: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add 3 to 4 tortillas to the skillet, carefully rub them in the oil and flip them over to coat both sides.
- On one side of each tortilla, add about ¼ cup of the filling and 1 to 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas in half and pan-fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are browned and crispy.
- Transfer the tacos to a platter and repeat steps 7 and 8 with the remaining olive oil, tortillas, and filling.
- To serve, top the tacos with the shredded lettuce, lime crema, avocado, sliced radishes, pickled onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce.
- Leftover tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The toppings are best prepared and served fresh.
15 minutes
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
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Makes 4 servings
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Directions
- To make the squash and bean filling: Heat the oven to 425 F.
- In a large bowl, toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, and salt until well coated.
- Transfer everything to a foil-lined sheet pan and spread the squash in an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the squash is tender and well-charred on the edges.
- Discard the garlic. Return the squash to the bowl and toss it with the black beans, cilantro, and adobo sauce until well coated.
- To make the crema: In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice and season with salt. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of olive oil in the skillet. Add 3 to 4 tortillas to the skillet, carefully rub them in the oil and flip them over to coat both sides.
- On one side of each tortilla, add about ¼ cup of the filling and 1 to 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese. Fold the tortillas in half and pan-fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are browned and crispy.
- Transfer the tacos to a platter and repeat steps 7 and 8 with the remaining olive oil, tortillas, and filling.
- To serve, top the tacos with the shredded lettuce, lime crema, avocado, sliced radishes, pickled onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce.
- Leftover tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The toppings are best prepared and served fresh.