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Squash & Black Bean Tacos

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Squash & Black Bean Tacos
Portions
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups butternut squash, cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) dice
  • 2 tsp chili powder, divided
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp) canola oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 125 mL (½ cup) chicken stock
  • 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) honey
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Corn tortillas, for serving
  • Crumbled feta, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Assorted hot sauces, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss the squash with 15 mL (1 tbsp) canola oil and 1 tsp chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, or until golden, lightly charred and fork-tender. Set aside.
  2. Heat the remaining 15 mL (1 tbsp) canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining chili powder, oregano, cumin and chipotle. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Add the black beans and chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, until the liquid has reduced slightly.
  5. Add the roasted squash and gently fold it through the beans, taking care not to break up the squash.
  6. In a bowl, toss the coleslaw mix and cilantro with the lime zest, lime juice and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Toast the corn tortillas over an open flame or in a hot cast-iron skillet.
  8. Fill the tortillas with the squash and black bean mixture and top with the lime slaw and crumbled feta. Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.