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Three sisters tacos
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Three sisters tacos

12 ingredients 6 steps 6 food_guide_canada
Three sisters tacos
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

522
Calories
20g
Protein
28g
Fat
52g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Corn Tortilla 1 medium flour (45g) 140
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 1 kg/2 ¼ lb)
  • 10 mL (2 tsp) olive oil
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) chili powder
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) dried oregano
  • 15 mL (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 ½ cans (1 ½ x 540 mL/19 oz) no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • 30 mL (2 tbsp) lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 5 mL (1 tsp) chili powder
  • 12 small whole grain corn tortillas
  • 125 mL (½ cup) light feta cheese or queso fresco

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Peel squash, slice in half, and scoop out seeds. Chop squash into 1x3-inch sticks and place in a medium bowl.

2

Drizzle 10 mL (2 tsp) of olive oil over squash and season with chili powder and dried oregano. Toss to coat then transfer on parchment paper lined baking sheet and arrange squash in an even layer. Roast for 20 minutes or until nicely browned and tender inside. Remove from heat and let them cool.

3

In a high-sided skillet, heat 15 mL (1 tbsp) of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until brown on both side, turning once. In the skillet, mash garlic cloves with a fork.

4

Stir in black beans, ground cumin and chili powder and add 500 mL (2 cups) of water. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5

Mash bean mixture to the texture of a thick, chunky paste with a potato masher or a fork. Cook beans for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add lime juice and stir to combine.

6

In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm tortillas. Transfer them into a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm. Spread a spoonful of the beans, 2 or 3 chunks of squash, and crumbled cheese. Season with salt to taste.

By Health Canada · Recipe sourced from food_guide_canada

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