Best 6 Tropical Squash And Black Bean Burritos Recipes

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**Indulge in Culinary Delight: Tropical Squash and Black Bean Burritos - A Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to create a tantalizing taste experience with the Tropical Squash and Black Bean Burritos. This vibrant dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, ensuring a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul.

Dive into the layers of this flavor-packed burrito, starting with the soft and pliable tortilla, a perfect vessel for the delicious filling. Savor the tender chunks of tropical squash, roasted to perfection and brimming with natural sweetness. The black beans add a hearty and protein-rich element, providing a satisfying bite and a boost of essential nutrients.

Complementing the squash and black beans is a medley of colorful and flavorful ingredients, each contributing its unique essence to the overall symphony of flavors. Roasted red peppers bring a hint of smoky sweetness, while fresh corn and cilantro add a vibrant pop of color and herbaceousness. Tangy tomatillo salsa cuts through the richness, providing a refreshing touch, while creamy avocado lends a velvety texture and a boost of healthy fats.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, the Tropical Squash and Black Bean Burritos offer an approachable and rewarding culinary experience. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list, this recipe ensures success for home cooks of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this delectable dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK BEAN AND VEGETABLE BURRITOS



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An easy Black Bean and Vegetable Burritos recipe

Categories     Sandwich     Bean     Tomato     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 9- to 10-inch-diameter flour tortillas
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2/3 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
1 2/3 cups canned black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup drained canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeño chile
8 tablespoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil. Warm in oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine onion and oil in large nonstick skillet. Stir over medium-high heat until onion is golden, about 6 minutes. Add cumin and chili powder; stir 20 seconds. Add bell pepper, corn and carrot; sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and jalapeño; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. remove from heat.
  • Place warm tortillas on work surface. Spoon filling down center, dividing equally. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, then 1 tablespoon each of sour cream and cilantro. Fold sides of tortillas over filling, forming packages. Turn each package, seam side down, onto plate.

BLACK BEAN BURRITOS



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My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have a meeting, we can have a satisfying supper on the table in minutes. -Angela Studebaker, Goshen, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded lettuce
Optional toppings: Salsa, sour cream, minced fresh cilantro and cubed avocado

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and green pepper until tender. Stir in beans; heat through. , Spoon about 1/2 cup of vegetable mixture off center on each tortilla. Sprinkle with the cheese, tomato and lettuce. Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITOS



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Make and share this Black Bean and Butternut Squash Burritos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rachel

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 1/2 cups of filling, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, cubed, and roasted
1/2 cup uncooked short grain brown rice (yields -- 1.5 cups cooked) or 1/2 cup basmati rice (yields -- 1.5 cups cooked)
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
one 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed (about 1.5-2 cups cooked)
3/4 cup daiya cheese
4 flour tortillas (large or x-large)
1 avocado, optional toping
1/2 cup salsa, optional toping
8 ounces sour cream, optional toping
1 cup spinach or 1 cup lettuce, optional toping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional toping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large glass dish with tinfoil. Drizzle olive oil on squash and give a shake of salt and pepper. Coat with hands. Roast chopped butternut squash for 45 minutes or until tender. (You can do this a day ahead).
  • Cook rice
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add oil, onion, and minced garlic. Sautee for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Now add in salt and seasonings and stir well.
  • Add chopped red pepper, black beans, and cooked rice and sauté for another 10 minutes on low.
  • When butternut squash is tender remove from oven and cool slightly. Add 1.5 cups of the cooked butternut squash to the skillet and stir well. You can mash the squash with a fork if some pieces are too large. Add Daiya cheese and heat another couple minutes.
  • Add bean filling to tortilla along with desired toppings. Wrap and serve. Leftover filling can be reheated the next day for lunch in a wrap or as a salad topper.
  • This recipe is from OhSheGlows.com - all credit to them and you can see step by step photos on their website.

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.

SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI BURRITOS



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An easy recipe to throw together with your summer squash. Can be tailored to your tastes and fresh vegetables on hand. Great new way to use up summer squash from your garden or farmer's market. You can add fresh chopped cilantro to mixture before spooning into tortillas for a stronger flavored dish. Serve with sour cream, avocado, or salsa.

Provided by Heidi Sico

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 zucchini, shredded
1 large yellow squash, shredded
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup green salsa
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican style shredded cheese blend, divided
6 burrito-size flour tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package Mexican style shredded cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the zucchini and squash are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the black beans, green salsa, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir the filling until it thickens, 5 to 8 more minutes.
  • Divide one of the packages of Mexican-style cheese among the tortillas. Spoon zucchini-squash filling into each tortilla, over the cheese, in a line down the center. Roll up the tortillas, and place them into the prepared baking dish with the seam sides down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are heated through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle the other package of shredded cheese over the tortillas before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1111.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH & BLACK BEAN TACOS



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Who knew that spaghetti squash could be so amazing stuffed inside tacos? This unique recipe is a whole new take on a classic! -Kayla Capper, Ojai, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high 18-20 minutes or until tender., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted., When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to separate strands; stir into skillet. Add black beans, salsa, onions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, lime juice, garlic salt, cumin and salt; heat through. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, firm squash for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any black beans on hand, you can substitute another type of bean, such as pinto beans or kidney beans.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the burritos, such as corn, bell peppers, or onions.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked rice and beans.
  • Serve the burritos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Tropical squash and black bean burritos are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. They're packed with flavor and nutrients, and they're sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these burritos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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