Pumpkin Tacos Recipe
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Pumpkin Tacos

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail The Witness
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
7 Min
Ready In:
32 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 tacos
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Kona Peaberry   view full review
Crazy good vegan grub. I never would have thought to use pumpkin for tacos. It only needed a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by Caramel0 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Soooo good! although i mostly only borrowed the idea of a pumpkin taco - added garam masala,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by sueb Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I cooked butternut squash instead of pumpkin, with the onion. This recipe made a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by ROBORG   view full review
I enjoyed this! Given the other reviews I spiced it up a little more with 1 tsp of coriander...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2011 by Kelly   view full review
Absloutly wonderful. But dont expect similar flavor or texture to beef tacos.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by theblairjrs   view full review
I was really excited to try this recipe but also found that it was a little bland.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by L. Johnson   view full review
Sorry, but I found the filling for the tacos to be pretty bland. I used corn tortillas and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2011 by Leia Spencer   view full review
I followed some suggestions and added black beans and lots more spice (cumin, Tabasco). I used...

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