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Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos

October 5, 2021 By Patricia 52 Comments

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos are simple and flavorful — hearty vegetarian tacos — with a bit of added crunch from toasted walnuts. They’re a fall favorite in my house.

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos are a seasonal favorite! You'll love these tacos any night of the week, but they're fab for a Meatless Monday!

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos

Tacos are always in season in my book, especially since you can use so many different ingredients to make them. What’s not to love about that?

I suggest that you kick the fall off with these hearty vegetarian tacos that include a favorite seasonal ingredient: butternut squash. You’ll find butternut squash at all the stores and they’re really easy to prepare. Just a bit of time in the oven and a few seasonings is all it takes.

I’m starting to enjoy fall and its cooler temps, as well as the prevalence of butternut squash in the markets. I made a great fall dish recently: Butternut Squash Grits with Sausage and Kale. It’s really hearty and so tasty. 

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos are a tasty vegetarian and seasonal meal. You'll love these tacos!

I was trying to come up with different ways to serve butternut squash when I thought, “Tacos!” Using butternut squash as a filling was a great idea, and perfect for Meatless Monday, too.

Butternut squash is sweet and hearty, and combined with spinach and mushrooms, they’re perfect as a taco filling. Add a bit of garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin, and crunchy walnuts, to the mix and you’ve got yourself the perfect fall tacos.

If you’re a taco love like I’m a taco lover, you’ll enjoy my Slow Cooker Beef Carnitas Tacos with Spicy Pickled Radishes. It’s such an easy recipe to make (the slow cooker does most of the work) and it’s great for a crowd.

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos make a delightful meatless meal. You'll love how flavorful and tasty these tacos are!

You might need to wait for the summer season for fresh cherries to make these Grilled Salmon Tacos with Fresh Cherry-Chipotle Salsa, so keep this recipe tucked aside. These tacos are worth the wait! 

If you don’t have any tortillas on hand, this mixture is fabulous as a side dish, too. Delicious AND versatile. Does it get any better this season?

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos are perfect for any dinner. These meatless tacos are fabulous!

Whether you wait for Taco Tuesday to make this recipe, or you’re looking for a Meatless Monday meal, Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos are fantastic any night of the week.

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos are a seasonal take on tacos! You'll love this meatless version.

Nutrition

Calories

461 cal

Fat

16 g

Carbs

62 g

Protein

23 g
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Serves Serves 4

Butternut Squash, Spinach, and Mushroom Tacos
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Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash, cut, cleaned, and diced into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 6 ounces fresh spinach
  • 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, rough chopped and toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried cumin
  • 5-inch tortillas
  • Sour cream as garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Add the butternut squash cubes to the pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to combine.
  2. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until soft. Toss once or twice as they cook. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil. When hot, add the mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until they begin to release some liquid and soften.
  4. Add the garlic, remaining salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  5. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, for a minute or so until the spinach begins to wilt.
  6. Add the butternut squash and walnuts. Toss and cook for a minute or so to warm through.
  7. Remove from the heat.
  8. Serve the mixture on the tortillas with sour cream as garnish.
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Comments

  1. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

    October 16, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Love these for Taco Tuesday! Perfect Fall dinner too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:40 am

      Yes, for sure! Thanks, Amy!
      Reply
  2. Anne | onedeterminedlife says

    October 16, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Have you ever tried using frozen squash for this? Does it work the same?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:40 am

      I haven't, Anne, but I'm sure you could. I actually thought about it, as I have a bag in the freezer. Let me know if you try the frozen version!
      Reply
  3. Jolina says

    October 16, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    These look so good! I've never had tacos quite like these and I really want to make some now! Butternut squash and portobello mushrooms are two of my favourite ingredients.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:38 am

      That's great, Jolina! Hope you give this a try!
      Reply
  4. eat good 4 life says

    October 16, 2017 at 6:18 pm

    Healthy, easy and creative. Loving this recipe already!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:38 am

      Thank you! Hope you try it and love it!
      Reply
  5. Sara says

    October 16, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    This is such a great fall recipe! I love the flavor combination!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:37 am

      Thanks, Sara! Enjoy the season!
      Reply
  6. Lorraine Smyth says

    October 16, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    That looks amazing. So trying it out.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:37 am

      That's great, Lorraine! Enjoy! Thanks a bunch!
      Reply
  7. Lisa says

    October 16, 2017 at 9:25 pm

    Oh my gosh, not only does this sound delicious and healthy, but it is a beautiful dish to serve with all the colors of fall! Do you have suggestion if someone wants to swap out the mushrooms for another veggie?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:36 am

      Hi Lisa! Thanks so much! Maybe you could replace the mushrooms with bell peppers, or maybe even toss in some white or black beans? Let me know if you try it!
      Reply
  8. Jen says

    October 16, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    This is perfect for tomorrow’s Taco Tuesday meal! Love getting some extra veggies into the kids.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:34 am

      Thanks, Jen! I know - and what a better veggie than butternut squash!
      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    October 16, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    This looks delicious! Such a unique way to use butternut squash! I need to give this a try!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:34 am

      Thanks so much, Ashley! Hope you like it!
      Reply
  10. Valerie says

    October 17, 2017 at 2:39 am

    Yum, these look amazing, and I'm not even the biggest fan of mushrooms! The butternut squash is a great way to make them hearty and still healthy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:19 am

      Thanks, Valerie! Hope you think of a tasty sub for the mushrooms and give these a go!
      Reply
  11. G&D Blog says

    October 17, 2017 at 4:03 am

    Oh my G! Butternut Squash is one of my favorites ever since I got here in US (Well, this wasn't that popular yet in my country before I moved here). And I never realized to have this in tacos! Not a fan of mushroom though, but I guess it's okay since there's spinach and walnuts. Dang, I wanna have one now! -Gerome of G&D Blog http://www.gdblog.net
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:16 am

      Thanks, Gerome! I've just started to love butternut squash, and can't get enough! I hope you try this! Thank you!
      Reply
  12. Joan Cajic says

    October 17, 2017 at 9:49 am

    I am not a big fan of butternut squash but this looks really good and I would actually try it.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:15 am

      I never liked it all that much until recently, Joan. Maybe things will change for you too! Thanks so much!
      Reply
  13. Sharon says

    October 17, 2017 at 10:04 am

    Love these tacos, Patricia! so hearty and chunky. I hate when tacos are boring and barely full of ingredients. These are perfect!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:15 am

      Thanks so much, Sharon! I agree with you. I always keep a fork handy for the chunks that fall out :)
      Reply
  14. Amanda says

    October 17, 2017 at 11:55 am

    I'm a HUGE butternut squash lover!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:14 am

      Meeeeee, too! Thanks :)
      Reply
  15. Abeer says

    October 17, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    This looks so flavorful and delicious! Great tasty family meal!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:14 am

      Thanks so much, Abeer! I love this dish, especially this time of year!
      Reply
  16. Jenna says

    October 17, 2017 at 2:50 pm

    Ooooh I love this spin on tacos. Anything to eat more butternut this time of year!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:14 am

      I know! I'm a little obsessed with it right now! Thanks, Jenna!
      Reply
  17. La Shell says

    October 17, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    Passing this recipe on to my husband. He is the taco maker. Love these photos! This looks so tasty!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:13 am

      Thanks so much, La Shell! Hope you get to try them, and enjoy!
      Reply
  18. Taylor Mobley says

    October 17, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Butternut squash is my FAVORITE. I make a really good butternut squash soup during the fall. I can't wait to make this!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:12 am

      I'm currently a little obsessed with it :) Ooo - butternut squash sounds fab! Thanks so much, Taylor!
      Reply
  19. Nicole Parise says

    October 18, 2017 at 1:10 am

    I would never have thought to do this, it looks amazing! Nicole | nicoleparise.com
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:12 am

      Thanks so much, Nicole. Totally tasty - hope you try it!
      Reply
  20. Krista says

    October 18, 2017 at 1:40 am

    A perfect Fall Taco! I love it!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 20, 2017 at 3:10 am

      Thanks a bunch, Krista!
      Reply
  21. Sissy says

    October 27, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    They look so delish, fresh and healthy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 29, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks! These were a big hit here at home! Mmmm!
      Reply
  22. joy abou zeid says

    October 5, 2021 at 8:46 am

    this recipe is so creative and it looks delicious!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks so much, Joy!
      Reply
  23. Mimi says

    October 5, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Such a perfect fall recipe and not too tricky, I need to try it
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Not too tricky at all ;) Thank you!
      Reply
  24. Edith Aguirre says

    October 5, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    This recipe will make my meatless Monday! it looks delicious... I can't wait to make it next week. Thank you for sharing.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks, Edith! I hope you like these!
      Reply
  25. Mallory says

    October 6, 2021 at 4:54 am

    I love butternut squash and am always looking for an excuse to make it. What a great idea to put it in tacos!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      hanks so much! Hope you try these and love 'em!
      Reply
  26. Jen @JENRON DESIGNS says

    October 6, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Yum what a delicious spin for a fall taco tuesday! I love this harvest filled dish!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Jen!
      Reply

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