Dishing Up the Dirt

butternut squash and black bean burritos

I live in this really extraordinary place.  A place tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

It’s a place where I hear the birds singing in the morning and the coyotes howling in the evening.

It’s a place where showing up to work in the same dirty clothes you were in the day before goes unnoticed.

It’s a place where you can eat fresh tomatoes and corn for one meal and roasted butternut squash for the next.

It’s truly magical.

Sometimes I have to pinch myself just to make sure this really is my life.  I am so lucky.

I was feeling so warm and fuzzy today that I decided butternut squash needed to be on the menu.  And hey, if you are feeling warm and fuzzy too I highly recommend making these burritos. Taylor ate three!

The highlight was the butternut squash of course!

We enjoyed our burritos with a little plain greek yogurt, lime juice, and salsa.  They rocked!

 

Butternut Squash and Black Bean Burritos

Prep Time: 10 mins    Cook Time: 25 mins    Serves: 4

  • 1 medium size butternut squash, peeled, cubed and roasted
  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 medium sized yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup kale or spinach
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 15 ounce can of black beans
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 4 tortillas

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine cubed squash with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on a prepared baking sheet and roast for about 30-45 minutes (or until tender and browned) Toss squash halfway through cooking time. Set aside when done.
  2. Cook brown rice according to your brands directions.
  3. In a large skillet saute' your onion and garlic in a little oil over medium heat. After about 5 minutes add the pepper and spices. Cook for a few more minutes. Add tomato, rice, spinach or kale, and butternut squash to the pan. Heat everything through.
  4. Scoop a healthy portion of squash mixture into a warmed up tortilla. Enjoy!

Notes

Use this recipe as a guide and adjust measurements and seasonings to your liking.


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5 thoughts on “butternut squash and black bean burritos

  1. Liz D says:

    If you ever want to do a life swap for a week, I’m in……

  2. sclund says:

    just made this and it was super yummy! thanks!

  3. Mexican food says:

    Your dish is really good and delicious or glad to know that your do farming also.

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