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THREE SISTERS TACOS

A twist on a favorite from across the border. Enjoy your tacos a new way using favorite foods used by Native Americans--beans, corn and squash.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 585kcal
Author: Sue Gilmore

Ingredients

  • 6 cups butternut squash 1 medium squash, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 T paprika
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 15 ounce cans of black beans
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • Roma tomatoes chopped
  • Shredded Romaine lettuce

Instructions

  • Peel a medium-size butternut squash. Slice into rings, then cube each ring to make about 6 cups of cut up squash.
  • In a bowl, mix the squash with 3 cups vegetable broth and paprika. Mix well. Season with some salt.
  • Spread squash mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for about 35 minutes in a 425 degree oven til tender.
  • While the squash is baking, chop the onions and green pepper. Saute' in 1/4 cup of vegetable broth until the veggies just start to become tender.
  • Add in the beans, cumin and salt. Cook for a few more minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Chop up some tomatoes and shred some lettuce.. Put these in separate bowls for your guests to add to their tacos.
  • Heat your whole grain tortillas on a nonstick griddle or pan. 20-30 seconds apiece is all that's needed.
  • Put all your taco fixings on the table for each person to make their own--squash, cooked veggies and beans, as well as the raw tomatoes and lettuce. Chopped cilantro is also a nice addition.
  • Have a fun fiesta!