Heat oven to 450° and line a sheet pan with parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 Cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into a ¼” cube
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chile powder
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed, ground in a mortar and pestle
- 1 Cup black beans, cooked and drained
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ Cup cilantro, chopped
- 5 radishes, diced
- 1 Cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 15 Homemade Corn Tortillas (see recipe)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix butternut squash, carrots, red onion, olive oil, salt, chile powder and ground cumin together.
- Spread squash mixture onto a lined sheet pan and roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until caramelized.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix black beans, lime juice, and cilantro together.
- Top each tortilla with a small amount of beans and squash mixture.
- Garnish each tortilla with a sprinkle of radishes and queso fresco.
- Serve and enjoy!
*Fun Fact: The Three Sisters, corn, beans, and squash, not only are a type of companion planting in the garden, but they also make up a complete protein. Which means, when you eat the three together you are consuming a balanced, nutritious diet of complimentary nutrients, including carbohydrates, fiber, and protein, virtually eliminating the need for meat.