Lakeland Health Recipes

There’s no better excuse to enjoy south-of-the-border-inspired flavor than Cinco de Mayo, a holiday that honors the Mexican army’s victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. Your whole family will love these burritos, and you’ll be just as pleased with the budget-friendly ingredients.

“This super-inexpensive recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser!” said Lakeland Health Registered Dietitian Heather Rudnik.

Ingredients: (Makes six burritos)

1 butternut squash (or other winter squash), cut into ½ inch cubes

1-2 tablespoons canola oil

1 onion, diced

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed

2 teaspoons taco seasoning*

6 whole-wheat tortillas

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425 °F.
• Toss cubed squash with canola oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the oven for 10 minutes, stir, and cook for another 10-15 minutes or untiltender.
• While the squash is roasting, cook the diced onion over medium heat until soft. Stir in the black beans and the squash when it is finished cooking.
• Season with taco seasoning and spoon onto whole-wheat tortillas.
• Roll, serve, and enjoy!

*Make your own taco seasoning to save money and control sodium content: mix together 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon salt (optional), ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, and dried oregano.