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roasted butternut squash tacos with ground turkey

Roasted Butternut Squash with Turkey Tacos

Kristina Cadelina
Ready in under 30 Minutes- this Fall inspired meal is a delicious twist to traditional tacos. These Butternut Squash & Turkey tacos are a healthy way to satisfy your Autumn cravings!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Spanish
Servings 4
Calories 546 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces butternut squash large diced, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus additional as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
  • 16 corn tortillas homemade or store bought

Ground Turkey

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2/3 cup yellow onion medium diced, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • On a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, toss the butternut squash with olive oil and the seasoning spices.
  • Place it in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Squash should be golden and tender when done.
  • In a large saute pan over medium/low heat, add the additional olive oil.
  • When the pan is ready, add the ground turkey.
  • Let the turkey cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low. Then add the onions and the seasonings.
  • Continue to let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the turkey has reached 165 degrees.
  • Serve with warm tortillas and toppings of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 35gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 1234mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18590IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Butternut Squash Taco, Ground Turkey Tacos, Healthy Tacos
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