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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tacos

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tacos

Vegan | Gluten-Free | Plant-Based | Anti-Candida
Course entree, Main Course
Cuisine Healthy
Keyword Anti-Candida, gluten free, tacos, vegan

Ingredients

For the tacos:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive or coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup red onion small dice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons jalapeño pepper minced optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups butternut squash small cubes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • Juice of 1 lime about 1 Tablespoon
  • 2 green onions white and green parts minced
  • 4 sprigs cilantro minced

For the tortillas:

  • 1 cup cassava flour*
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2/3 cup filtered water room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

For the tacos:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 Tablespoons olive or coconut oil. Add the onions, garlic, jalapeño (if using), cumin, smoked paprika and a pinch of sea salt. Sauté for 3 – 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. Add the butternut squash and another pinch of sea salt and continue to sauté for about 5 – 6 minutes more, or until butternut squash is easily pierceable with a fork (timing on this will vary depending on how big your cubes are). Add the black beans, lime juice and another pinch of sea salt. Give it a quick stir to combine fully and let simmer for about 2 – 3 minutes more. Remove from heat and add the green onions and cilantro.

For the tortillas:

  1. To make the tortillas, combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. The batter should not be too wet or too dry. If too wet, add more flour 1 teaspoon at a time. If too dry, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Roll into balls about the size of a golf ball.
  2. If using a tortilla press, line with parchment and press. If you do not have a tortilla press, you can use 2 pieces of parchment paper and place the batter in the middle and roll out using a rolling pin.
  3. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Place tortilla on the hot skillet and allow to cook for about 30 seconds, flip over, and cook for 30 seconds more. Cool on a cooling rack. Continue until all the batter is gone.

Recipe Notes

*I prefer Otto's Brand Cassava Flour.