If you live in Toronto then you’ve likely eaten at Fresh Restaurants. Well a couple years ago when they created their squash tacos I was obsessed and have been meaning to make my own version. This was my contender in the first unofficial vegan taco challenge. WATCH NOW!
I did try a baked version of the butternut squash pieces, but it honestly took way too long and they didn’t get as crispy or golden. It works, it’s just not my preference. I think I baked them around 425°F for 45-55 minutes.
If you’re looking for the vegan breakfast taco find that here.
I made these this weekend! they turned out sooo tasty! and they were quite easy to make!
the only thing i changed was the sauce, i didnt make it I just made guacamole and put that on instead!
Dude… just watched your challenge vid. These look SO bomb. Ugh I love you guys.
Do you cook the squash before deep frying it?
No 🙂 I just made them and you dont need to cook the squash. I put mine in the microwave for a couple of minutes to soften it so its easier to cut and peal but thats it. The oil cooks it 🙂 Just make sure your oil is the right temperature.
Holy damn, Lauren! This is seriously so good. In the keep pile it goes!
Lauren,
Awesome sauce! These were quick, easy and tasty! Making John’s tacos tomorrow for breakfast.
You two rock! What brand of taco shells did you use? Thanks 🙂
I made the butternut squash tacos last night. I baked the squash on 450 for about twenty minutes. They were so crispy you would never miss the grease from frying them. You have to watch the squash closely as it got a little brown but was still awesome. My husband even liked them!
oh good! Glad you liked them that way and they actually worked. When I did it I found they got a little soggy
These were sooooooo good!!!!! Made them last night and will definitely make again and again.
After craving these for weeks since seeing them on hot for food I finally made them and seriously one of my favorite things I’ve ever eaten…ever! We ended up messing with the recipe a tad because we didn’t have the sprouts and used hard shell tacos, plus put the tiniest shred of mixed montgomery jack and cheddar shredded cheese on top….but wow absolutely fantastic! the green peppers and cilantro complement each other perfectly and the balance of spicy from the ranch sauce with the sweet of the butternut squash…seriously I could keep going, although this is starting to sound like a magazine review lol Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, defiantly helps to stay on track with transitioning to all vegan family, will defiantly make again!
Oh, and reminder to myself for next time and to those who are going to try this recipe too, cut the squash into smaller cubes next time so they fit better into tacos. larger ones worked great for bit size dipped in the jalapeno ranch though 😉
Me and my bedt friend are gonna make these for my family tonight without telling them its vegan. All part of our plan to use your blog to turn my entire family vegan using great tasting food! thanks!
Lauren, girl! I have no words…SO FREAKING GOOD!! I made this last night and my husband said he probably wasn’t gonna get full because there was no meat. I ended up making 5 tacos for him and by the 3rd taco he was getting full. Had to force himself to eat the last taco. He couldn’t believe it. It was delicious and fulfilling all at the same time. Now that’s my kinda meal. Thank you!!! 😊
I made the butternut squash tacos last night for dinner with my meat-eating boyfriend. They were a hit! I used frozen squash, which made this recipe super easy.
Lauren, I am such a fan of you and now I’m a fan of hot for food! I made these last night and they were amazing. I may be biased because butternut squash is my favourite vegetable, but even my omni husband thought they were delicious.
I made this with my friend over the weekend and holy moley it was the best thing in the world! <3
I hardly followed the recipe because I used what I had on hand, but holy cow the results were amazing!! Thanks for guiding me to a killer taco. Lol