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September 16, 2025
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tostadas Recipe
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Tostadas create vegetarian main courses that are good for health through nutritious combinations of seasonal vegetables and protein-rich beans. This wholesome recipe showcases how vegetables can create substantial, satisfying meals while providing essential nutrition and authentic Mexican flavors. The seasonal focus ensures optimal ingredient quality.
A vegetarian main course that’s good for you.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 tostadas
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Ingredients
Squash:
1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and chopped into small cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Black Beans:
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound fresh spinach
10 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons chipotle-lime crema, or to taste
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Toss butternut squash with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread evenly over a large rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender and just starting to brown at the edges, 25 to 35 minutes.
While squash is baking, empty beans into a small pot over low heat. Add garlic and cumin; stir well and continue to warm for a few minutes until heated through. Turn off heat, cover, and set aside.
Heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of water in a large skillet over medium heat. Add as much spinach as can fit. Sprinkle with salt, stir, and cook until spinach starts to wilt. Add additional spinach as it cooks down and makes more room. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Top tortillas with the squash, beans, and spinach. Drizzle crema over tostadas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 228 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 228 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 397mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 40% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 10g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium 165mg | 13% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 1022mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
