Express
Spicy Butternut Squash and Poblano Elotes Tacos
with cotija and lime crema
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
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3 oz. Sour Cream
- 3 oz. Diced Poblano
- 3 oz. Fire Roasted Corn Kernels
- 1 Lime
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½ oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
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½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Chili Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates79g
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Net Carbs72g
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Fat24g
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Protein13g
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Sodium1660mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. If using ground pork, break up until pork reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes. If using Impossible burger, break up until burger reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. Add to tacos as desired.
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1 Start Butternut Squash and Prepare Lime
Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add butternut squash, a pinch of salt, and 3 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Cover and stir occasionally until slightly tender, 5-7 minutes. While butternut squash cooks, halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half. -
2 Add the Poblanos and Corn
Add 1 tsp. olive oil, poblanos (to taste), and corn to hot pan. Stir often until vegetables are tender, 4-6 minutes.
Add minced garlic and chili pepper (to taste), taco seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Stir often until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.If pan is dry, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as needed.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
3 Make the Lime Crema
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 Tbsp. lime juice, sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
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4 Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with vegetable mixture and topping with cheese, lime crema, and crispy jalapeños (to taste). Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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