BLACK BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH TACOS

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups refried black beans
1 small butternut squash
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 soft corn tortillas
Pickled Shallots, recipe follows
Cilantro sprigs for serving
3 Serrano chiles, seeds removed if desired, diced
Crema, creme fraiche or sour cream for serving
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons coarse salt
20 medium shallots, peeled

Steps:

  • Warm the refried beans gently over low heat. Cut the butternut squash in half crosswise at the narrowest point. Cut each half in half again lengthwise. Peel each section with a vegetable peeler or a flexible sharp knife. Use a teaspoon to scrape out the seeds and strings. Cut into 1/2- inch dice. Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add olive oil. When it smokes, add squash cubes and toss well. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cumin and black pepper. Saute over high heat, tossing frequently, until browned outside and tender but not mushy inside, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, heat tortillas quickly one by one in a very hot dry skillet, about 10 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by spooning in black beans, topping with Sauteed squash, sliced Pickled Shallots, cilantro sprigs, diced. Serranos, and cream. Roll up and serve 2 per person.
  • Combine the vinegar, wine, brown sugar, peppercorns, mustard, chile flakes, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add the shallots and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Set aside to cool completely in the liquid.
  • Transfer the shallots and all their liquid to a jar or plastic container. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

Mudassir Rajput
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I'll try this recipe!


Divine Iyahen
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Not bad!


Cabdi Qadar
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Delicious!


Ayyan Alyan
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These tacos were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added some more spices.


Harry Jojjo
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These tacos were easy to make and very tasty. I loved the combination of butternut squash and black beans. The avocado and cilantro added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Anass Ahammad. K
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Delicious! The butternut squash was roasted perfectly and the black beans were cooked to perfection. The avocado and cilantro added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making these tacos again!


Ka'Rya Williams
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall they were pretty good. I liked the combination of butternut squash and black beans, and the avocado and cilantro added a nice touch.


Khanya Nqavane
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These tacos were so good! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The butternut squash was sweet and tender, the black beans were savory and hearty, and the avocado and cilantro added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making these again


roberto lascon
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Not a fan. The butternut squash was too sweet for my taste and the black beans were a bit bland. I also found the tacos to be a bit dry.


ronke adekoya
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Easy and delicious! I made these tacos for dinner last night and my family loved them. The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the black beans added a nice protein boost. I also liked the addition of the spices, which gave the tacos a nice


Ikhlaq Ahmad
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These tacos were a hit! The combination of the sweet butternut squash and the savory black beans was perfect. I also loved the addition of the avocado and cilantro. Will definitely be making these again!