{"id":7954,"date":"2017-02-13T16:23:42","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T03:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/?p=7954"},"modified":"2018-04-18T16:23:31","modified_gmt":"2018-04-18T04:23:31","slug":"healthy-butternut-squash-black-bean-tacos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/healthy-butternut-squash-black-bean-tacos\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Butternut Squash Tacos with Black Beans"},"content":{"rendered":"

These Healthy Butternut Squash Black Bean Tacos are gut friendly – made with soaked beans (to reduce anti-nutrients and improve bioavailability of minerals), authentic corn tortillas (gluten free), beet sauerkraut (probiotics) and finished with a creamy raw cashew aioli (dairy free).<\/em><\/p>\n

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Healthy tacos! Need I say more? I’ll admit these are a little fiddly – only because the beans and aioli have been prepared from scratch – however – all flavours come together so beautifully that it makes it all so worth it.<\/p>\n

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I have posted separate recipes for both the Refried Black Beans<\/a> and the Creamy Raw Cashew Aioli <\/a>– only because they can be used in different ways to complement other recipes – so just keep that in mind if you go to print this recipe out.<\/p>\n

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Nutrition Highlights:<\/h2>\n

Refried Black Beans<\/strong><\/a> provide a fantastic source of both protein<\/a> and fibre, particularly indigestible fibre that acts as a prebiotic<\/a> in the large colon. They are a good source of the minerals iron<\/a> and zinc<\/a>, though soaking is paramount in order to reduce the inhibitory phytates.<\/p>\n

Nori Guacamole<\/strong> is my take on the classic – I’ve added a large torn sheet of toasted nori to the mix. My only question is – why didn’t I think of this earlier? Because, avocado and nori, d’uh.<\/p>\n

Anyway, the nori complements the flavour whilst sneaking in some valuable minerals – particularly iodine. Avocado, as we know, is a fabulous source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.<\/p>\n

Butternut squash<\/strong> is a great source of beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A. Red radish,<\/strong> according to Macrobiotic principles, is useful for clearing excess mucous and phlegm.<\/p>\n

Beetroot sauerkraut<\/strong> provides a pop of colour and health-promoting probiotics, thus contributing to overall gut<\/a> and immune health. It is incredibly easy to make yourself from scratch, however, if using store bought, seek an unpasteurised <\/em>brand.<\/p>\n

Raw Cashew Aioli <\/strong><\/a>makes for a tasty topping, and is a great dairy free alternative to cheese. Finally, corn tortillas <\/strong>are naturally gluten free – I always like to source organic when buying corn products.<\/p>\n

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If you feel overwhelmed at the multiple elements, just think, the leftovers! There will be loads of leftover beans<\/a>, and ample cashew aioli<\/a> – perhaps some freshly smashed avo the next day and you’re done.<\/p>\n

The recipe for the beans is also rather large, meaning, a stash of something healthy to re-heat mid-week when you’re working late.  <\/p>\n

Finally – feel free to sub out the corn tortillas for a cos lettuce leaf, as a lighter option. You may also like to try my Raw Tacos recipe out here<\/a>, for something a little different.<\/p>\n

Enjoy, fellow taco lovers!<\/p>\n

Note – the Refried Black Beans<\/a> and Raw Cashew Aioli<\/a> both require soaking so you will need to prepare these in advance of making the tacos.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Healthy Butternut Squash Black Bean Tacos<\/h2>\n
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These Healthy Butternut Squash Black Bean Tacos are gut friendly – made with soaked beans (to reduce anti-nutrients and improve bioavailability of minerals), authentic corn tortillas (gluten free), beet sauerkraut (probiotics) and finished with a creamy guacamole. Makes 8 Tacos.<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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