15 Incredible Squash Recipes That Go Beyond Zucchini

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Acorn squash tacos are a vibrant and healthy twist on traditional tacos, packed with roasted acorn squash, sweet potatoes, and black beans. Fresh cucumber and bell peppers add a refreshing crunch, while creamy avocado mash and a sprinkle of dill bring everything together. This is the perfect meal to share with the vegetarian in your life or add more essential nutrients to your diet!

Ingredients (for 6-8 tacos):

• 1 medium acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 6-8 small tortillas
• Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the acorn squash and sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and smoked paprika, and toss to coat.
3. Roast in the oven for 25-30 min. or until the squash and sweet potatoes are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the oven wrapped in foil.
6. Spread a generous amount of avocado mash on each tortilla.
7. Top with roasted acorn squash and sweet potato cubes, black beans, diced cucumber, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.
8. Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired and serve the tacos warm. Enjoy!