Recipe for Butternut & Black Bean Tacos

Roasted Butternut Squash & Black Bean Hummus

Topped with Arugula, Cilantro, Crema Mexicana & Avocado Puree

BLACK BEAN HUMMUS

 

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can black beans – drained and rinsed

1 clove fresh garlic – minced

1 tablespoon tahini

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cumin

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

3 tablespoons Olvie oil

 

What To Do

1)      Place all ingredients into food processor

2)      Turn on machine and blend until smooth

3)      Spoon mixture into serving bowl – using index finger to create a small mote towards the outside of mixture.

4)      Pour 1 teaspoon of Olive oil into mote and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves

 

Serve with pita bread or chips or use as spread for tostadas or tacos.

 

 

To Make these easy tacos simply spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on a large soft flour tortilla.  Then top with a handful of each, roasted butternut squash cubes, black beans, toasted seeds from the squash and chopped cilantro.  Drizzle with Crema Mexicana and Avocado Puree, then top with your favourite salsa!

 

To roast the squash - cut both ends off squash, then cut into 2 or 3 chunks to more easily manage.  You may use a potato peeler to first remove the skin then use a thin slicing knife to remove the tough rind.  Or skip the peeler and use the knife to remove skin and rind at once.  Dice peeled squash into cubes.  Spread on foil-lined jellyroll pan and drizzle with olive oil then season with salt and pepper.  Place in 375 degree oven for 20-30 minutes until edges are brown. 

 

To toast the seeds inside the squash; clean seeds under running water then allow to dry on paper towel.  Once dry throw seeds into small skillet and toast over medium heat until golden brown.  Don't walk away the seeds will burn quickly.  You may season with salt if desired. 

 

The easiest way to make an avocado puree is to simply prepare or purchase guacamole and thin with a bit of lime juice of water.  You may use squeeze bottles to apply the Creme and Puree to get the results shown here, or you can use a spoon, which is what is really shown here, since I can't find any of my squeeze bottles.