Pumpkin Tacos

Cumin-spiced pumpkin replaces beans and beef in this recipe for a perfect filling for soft or crispy tacos. Top with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

Original recipe makes 12 tacos

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
1/2 cup vegetable stock
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
3/4 cup diced fresh tomato
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced ripe avocado
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • PREP

    25 mins

  • COOK

    7 mins

  • READY IN

    32 mins

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the pumpkin in the heated oil 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vegetable stock, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the pumpkin cubes are easily pierced through with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Fill warm tortillas with pumpkin; top with tomato, onion, avocado, and cilantro as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 100 kcal
Carbohydrates: 14.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 4.1 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Sodium: 66 mg

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