Recipes
Turkey and Butternut Squash Tacos
With maple-roasted butternut squash and ginger-lime red cabbage slaw, these autumn-inspired turkey tacos are a fun meal for a dinner or for entertaining.
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1 package (300 g)
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3 cups (750 mL)diced butternut squash
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2 tbsp (30 mL)maple syrup
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1 tbsp (15 mL)cider vinegar
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2cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp (5 mL)chili powder
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1/4 tsp (5 mL)each salt and pepper
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1/4 cup (60 mL)olive oil, divided
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3 tbsp (45 mL)lime juice
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1 tbsp (15 mL)minced fresh ginger
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1 tsp (5 mL)brown sugar
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1 tsp (5 mL)Dijon mustard
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4 cups (1 L)red cabbage
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1/4 cup (60 mL)dried cranberries
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1jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
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2 tbsp (30 mL)cilantro, finely chopped
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8corn taco shells, warmed
- Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Toss together butternut squash, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper–lined baking sheet; bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp (45 mL) oil, lime juice, ginger, brown sugar and mustard; add cabbage, cranberries, jalapeño and cilantro, tossing well.
- Heat remaining oil in large skillet set over medium heat; heat Lilydale®Oven Roasted Carved Turkey Breast Strips for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through.
- Assemble some of the slaw, butternut squash and turkey in warm corn taco shell. Serve with remaining slaw. Tip
Add avocado or guacamole to tacos if desired.
Recipe Overview
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes