Achiote-Rubbed Butternut Squash Tacos

Name: Achiote-Rubbed Butternut Squash Tacos
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 57 grams achiote paste; 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slabs; 3 Tbsps canola oil, divided; 12 corn tortillas; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 2 Tbsps Mexican crema (or sour cream), plus more for serving; 59 milliliters shredded Oaxaca cheese (or Monterey Jack), plus more for serving; 3 poblano chiles; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 4 servings Salt and pepper

The recipe Achiote-Rubbed Butternut Squash Tacos could satisfy your Mexican craving in around 1 hour. This gluten free recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 11g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 447 calories. If you have poblano chiles, butternut squash, corn tortillas, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

In a large bowl, use your hands to mix the achiote paste with two tablespoons of warm water until dissolved. (Be careful while working, as this mixture stains easily.)

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Water

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Add the butternut squash slices and toss until thoroughly coated with the mixture. Set bowl aside for a few minutes, and wash your hands.

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Butternut Squash

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Char the poblanos until blackened on all sides either over a burner on a gas stove or underneath the broiler.

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Poblano Pepper

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Transfer to a bag and let them steam for 10 minutes.

Remove the blackened skin, the stems, and the seeds. Finely chop the flesh, and transfer to a second large bowl.

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Seeds

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Heat a large cast-iron grill pan or grill over medium heat.

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Grill

Brush the pan or grill with half of the canola oil.

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Canola Oil

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Add the butternut squash slabs and cook until the pieces are tender, flipping occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce the heat if the squash starts to burn. When done, chop the butternut squash into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl with the poblanos. (If some of the pieces are still hard, microwave for a minute or two to finish the cooking.)

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Squash

Poblano Pepper

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Meanwhile, pour the remaining oil into a large skillet set over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the red onion slices and a pinch of salt, and cook until well caramelized. When done, transfer to the bowl with the poblanos.

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Red Onion

Poblano Pepper

Salt

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Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt to the bowl, along with the crema, the cheese, most of the cilantro, and a few cracks of black pepper. Toss well. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.

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Cilantro

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Warm the corn tortillas on the grill pan or grill for just a few seconds on each side until soft.

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Corn Tortilla

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Serve the butternut squash mixture with the tortillas, lime wedges, and more crema and cheese to taste.

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Butternut Squash

Lime Wedge

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Servings:

57grams

achiote paste 1large

butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slabs 3Tbsps

canola oil, divided 12

corn tortillas 59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 2

limes, cut into wedges 2Tbsps

Mexican crema (or sour cream), plus more for serving 59milliliters

shredded Oaxaca cheese (or Monterey Jack), plus more for serving 3

poblano chiles 1

red onion, thinly sliced 4servings

Salt and pepper

Recommended wine: Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sparkling Rose

Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling rosé are my top picks for Mexican. Acidic white wines like riesling or low-tannin reds like pinot noir can work well with Mexican dishes. Sparkling rosé is a safe pairing too. The Archery Summit Willamette Valley Pinot Noir with a 4.9 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 40 dollars per bottle.