How to Make Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a unique and flavorful twist on your traditional taco night? Look no further than these Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas. These delicious tacos are a perfect way to bring a fresh, seasonal ingredient to your dinner table. Packed with bold flavors and hearty textures, these tacos will satisfy even the heartiest of appetites.

The star of these tacos is the acorn squash, which brings a sweet and nutty flavor to the dish. When roasted, the squash becomes tender and carameliz...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup canola oil, or as needed
  • 1 large acorn squash - peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 2 tablespoons grated red onion
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup freshly grated cotija cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Mix squash, onion, serrano pepper, flour, egg, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Drop squash mixture by the spoonful, working in batches, in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer squash fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Fry the corn tortillas in the hot oil until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Layer each tortilla with lettuce, squash fritters, avocado, tomato, and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.
  • Nutrition

    332 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 429mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 158mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 983mg