SPICY PAN-FRIED SQUASH

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Pan-fried squash makes an excellent taco filler! Serve on warm, fresh corn tortillas. Top with black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and your favorite salsa.

Provided by MOTTSBELA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
½ onion, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
ground red pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut squash into chunks and remove rind. Shred squash and onion in a food processor. Place in a colander and press with a potato masher to drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and egg. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place walnut-sized scoops of the squash mixture into the hot oil. Press flat with a spatula. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

sal scardino
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again!


Mandy Robinson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash.


Fulufhelo Ditlou
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I can't wait to try this recipe with other types of vegetables.


_ nazama_
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This recipe is a keeper!


Motshinya Tshilidzi
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves squash or is looking for a new way to cook it.


Alice Milly
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This recipe is a great way to add some spice to your diet.


Aj Mangat
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind.


Gaming With Ramzan
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party.


Ricky Otidi
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe again with different types of squash.


Arslan Ali
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Calisa Richardson
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I served this dish with rice and it was a perfect meal.


William lasecki
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I added some extra vegetables to the recipe, such as onions and peppers.


sikandar malik
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash.


Eterei Onesemo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my squash didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Regina Tweneboah
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Awwad Awwad
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I would definitely make this again!


Shakin Shaiyan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Mwesigwa Isaaca
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The squash was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy.


Micky Mos
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out delicious.


gamerboylife!
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This spicy pan-fried squash was a hit at our dinner table! The flavors were bold and bright, and the squash cooked up perfectly tender.