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Butternut Squash And Black Bean Tacos

Butternut Squash And Black Bean Tacos
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These delicious tacos are perfect for vegetarians or vegans. According to Lisa Gorman, Director of St. Joseph Health Wellness Center, eating more squash is also a good way to get key antioxidants into your diet. Top the tacos with avocado for a bit of healthy fat and you have a good-for-you meal that tastes great.Click here for more of our best taco recipes. 
Servings
3
servings
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients
  • 1 small butternut squash
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoons cumin, or more to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • 6 tortillas
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel and dice the squash into bite-sized pieces. Mix it with the other diced vegetables, the beans, seasonings, and olive oil, until coated.
  2. Spread the mixture evenly onto a cookie sheet and bake until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Heat the tortillas, add the filling, and top with avocado slices.
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