Duck Tacos, Radish-Lime Salad, Cumin-Roasted Squash

Name: Duck Tacos, Radish-Lime Salad, Cumin-Roasted Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each butternut squash, large dice; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 oz radishes, thinly sliced; 1/2 each lime, juiced; 12 leaves cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp sugar, turbinado; 1 tsp cooking oil; 10 oz ground duck; 1 small onion, diced small; 4 tsp taco seasoning; 3 oz water; 6 each tortillas; 1/2 each lime wedged; 2 oz Cotija cheese

Servings: persons

1 each butternut squash, large dice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
4 oz radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 each lime, juiced
12 leaves cilantro, chopped
1 tsp sugar, turbinado
1 tsp cooking oil
10 oz ground duck
1 small onion, diced small
4 tsp taco seasoning
3 oz water
6 each tortillas
1/2 each lime wedged
2 oz Cotija cheese

1
Preheat your oven to 425F.
2
Toss the butternut squash in olive oil, salt, and ground cumin.
3
Spread across a heavy baking sheet.
4
Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until squash is browned & tender.
5
Combine the radish, lime juice, cilantro, and sugar.
6
Set aside to use later as a garnish.
7
Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
8
Add cooking oil, and heat until shimmering and wisping smoke.
9
Add the ground duck meat in an even layer, and cook without stirring or turning to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
10
The duck will have rendered off a good amount of liquid, remove approximately half before proceeding.
11
(You can reserve by chilling this liquid, and use it to cook with later, it has TERRIFIC flavor!)
12
Stir in the diced onion, and cook while stirring until onion begins to turn translucent.
13
Add the taco-seasoning blend, and continue to cook while stirring for 1-2 more minutes, then stir in water.
14
Continue to cook while stirring for 2-3 more minutes.
15
Combine the meat mixture with the cumin-roasted squash.
16
Warm the tortillas.
17
Make tacos using the meat mixture, radish salad, and Cotija cheese.
18
Serve lime wedges as a garnish, and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each butternut squash, large dice, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 oz radishes, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Duck Tacos, Radish-Lime Salad, Cumin-Roasted Squash falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!