Roasted Squash Taquitos With Gruyere and Limón Crema

Sweet, savory and tangy come together in these roasted squash taquitos with gruyère and limón crema. Filled with roasted squash and creamy Gruyère, then topped with a refreshing limón crema, these crispy taquitos offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures—perfect for any meal or appetizer spread.

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Roasted Squash Taquitos With Gruyere and Limón Crema

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 44 minutes

Servings 9

Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash cut into roughly 1-in cubes
• 6 oz. gruyere cheese shredded
• 1 head of garlic cut in half horizontally
• 1 yellow onion roughly chopped
• 1 lime juiced
• 1 jalapeno very thinly sliced
• 1/2 head of romaine lettuce very thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 4 corn tortillas
• 3/4 cup Mexican crema
• Pinch of salt
• Handful of cilantro
• Handful of roasted salted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In large bowl, add squash, olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3. Add veggies to large baking tray. Add halved garlic to tray with drizzle of olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until squash is fork tender.
4. Using food processor or blender, add squash and onion. Squeeze garlic cloves out of skin. Add pinch of salt and begin mixing at low speed.
5. Pour mixture into a bowl and set aside.
6. To medium bowl, add Mexican crema, juice of 1 lime and pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
7. Heat skillet over medium heat and add enough olive oil to cover bottom of pan to shallow fry.
8. Take 3-4 corn tortillas and warm them up in microwave for 20 seconds.
9. Add large spoonful of squash mix to corn tortilla along with some gruyere cheese.
10. Roll tortilla up carefully and place in the hot skillet folded side down to seal taquito. Flip after about 1 minute and cook until golden brown.
11. Top taquitos with shredded lettuce, thinly sliced jalapenos, limon crema and pumpkin seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Roasted Squash Taquitos With Gruyere and Limón Crema

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 31mg10%

Sodium 226mg9%

Potassium 365mg10%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 9282IU186%

Vitamin C 23mg28%

Calcium 278mg28%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.