Saucy Portobello & Butternut Squash Tacos

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Add cubed butternut squash to a baking sheet and drizzle with oil, and add the spices. Toss to combine, then bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

Step 2

Add beans to a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook until bubbly, then turn off heat and cover to keep warm.

Step 3

In the meantime, prepare sauce. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly browned and translucent - about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Turn heat to low and add tomato sauce, diced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, water, cumin, chili powder, and coconut sugar. Stir to combine and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer sauce to a blender and blend well for a completely smooth sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more adobo sauce for heat, water to thin, or coconut sugar for sweetness. Set aside.

Step 6

Once the butternut squash is nearly done roasting, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp oil (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and portobello mushrooms. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and browned. Then add 1/4 cup (~60 g) of the Adobo Sauce (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Sir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 7

Add cooked butternut squash to a mixing bowl along with black beans and 1/4 cup (~60 g) of the Adobo Sauce (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). Stir to combine and set aside.

Step 8

Warm tortillas in the still-warm oven to 2-3 minutes, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave for 45 seconds to soften.

Step 9

Divide toppings between warmed tortillas and garnish with additional sauce (you’ll have leftovers*), diced red onion, and fresh cilantro (optional). Tacos are best when fresh - especially mushrooms. Fillings will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, and sauce will keep in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month (see notes for other uses).