Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 4 corn tortillas; 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1/4 cup freshly grated cotija cheese

Servings: persons

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
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
4 corn tortillas
1/4 cup shredded lettuce, or to taste
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated cotija cheese

1
Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium heat.
2
Mix squash, onion, serrano pepper, flour, egg, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3
Drop squash mixture by the spoonful, working in batches, in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
4
Transfer squash fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
5
Fry the corn tortillas in the hot oil until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
6
Layer each tortilla with lettuce, squash fritters, avocado, tomato, and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas

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