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Pumpkin Tacos

SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle in DC 

"Cumin-spiced pumpkin replaces beans and beef in this recipe for a perfect filling for soft or crispy tacos. Top with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 4 times with an average star rating of 2.8
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  7 Min
READY IN  32 Min
Original recipe yield 12 tacos

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cubed fresh pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 flour or corn tortillas, warmed
  • 3/4 cup diced fresh tomato
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced ripe avocado
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the pumpkin in the heated oil 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the vegetable stock, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until the pumpkin cubes are easily pierced through with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Fill warm tortillas with pumpkin; top with tomato, onion, avocado, and cilantro as desired.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.75 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2008 by Kona Peaberry 
Crazy good vegan grub. I never would have thought to use pumpkin for tacos. It only needed a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.75 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 23, 2008 by ROBORG 
I enjoyed this! Given the other reviews I spiced it up a little more with 1 tsp of coriander... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.75 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2007 by theblairjrs 
I was really excited to try this recipe but also found that it was a little bland. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.75 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2007 by L. Johnson 
Sorry, but I found the filling for the tacos to be pretty bland. I used corn tortillas and... MORE


 
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Photo by Gabrielle in DC

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Newbury Park, California, USA
Living In: Washington, D.C., USA

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Nutritional Information
Pumpkin Tacos

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 101

  • Total Fat: 4.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 97mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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