Looking for some fast, easy, healthy tacos with a twist? Look no further. These tacos are filled with plant-based protein and tons of fiber thanks to the black beans and cubed butternut squash. For a super helpful shortcut, use the pre-cut and peeled Butternut Squash from Trader Joe’s.
If you don’t have access to this, simply peel and cube a whole squash. It’s worth the effort, I promise. Or substitute sweet potatoes. Both make for an equally delicious vegan, gluten-free taco experience. Fiesta! *insert dancing emoji girl in red dress here*
This is 1 of 7 meals from the round-up How to Make a Week’s Worth of Vegan Meals for Under $30 From Trader Joe’s.
Black Bean Butternut Squash Tacos
Ingredients
Instructions
Place 2 cups (1/2 package of Trader Joe’s Cubed butternut squash) or sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 4-6 minutes until tender. If you don’t have this, cube a large butternut squash, and/or 1-2 large sweet potatoes.
Transfer squash to a small pan or skillet with 1 teaspoon oil or 2 tablespoons salsa.
Sprinkle 1/3 package of taco seasoning over beans and squash cubes. Heat over medium heat and toss with a spoon until squash and beans are evenly heated and coated with seasoning, about 2-3 minutes.
Fill corn tortillas with squash and bean mixture. Cube 1/3 avocado and 1/2 tomato and add to tacos.
Garnish with cilantro, salsa, lime juice, and/or hot sauce, if desired.