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Black Bean and Butternut Squash Noodle Tacos

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash peeled, Blade C
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ a lime
  • ½ small red onion
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed, drained
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves to garnish
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Lay out the butternut squash noodles, drizzle with olive oil and season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
  • While butternut squash is cooking, slice the jalapeno into thin slices, deseed and set aside. Slice the avocado in half, remove the core and mash the insides in a small bowl with the lime juice and set aside. Thinly slice the onion and set aside.
  • When butternut squash is done, assemble the tacos. Lay down a bibb lettuce leaf and add in a spoonful of the mashed avocado. Top with butternut squash noodles and then onion slices, black beans, jalapeno slices, and cilantro. Finish with a crumbling of cheese.