One of my dear friends is Dawn Jackson Blatner. We met last year over figs of all things! Both of us attended a dinner at the popular Girl & The Goat restaurant and continued to keep in touch afterwards. Fast forward a few months, we tend to get together every now and then over food. Only when we get together, she's preparing some amazing dishes and I photograph them for her website and cookbooks. I love her approach to food because she not only appreciates fresh ingredients but knows how to create delicious recipes that have solid health benefits. This recipe is one of them and it's ridiculously easy to make as it is good! For those looking to maintain your new years resolution of making healthier choices, this is for you. And if you're vegan, vegetarian and/or gluten free, you'll love this recipe as well!...
recipe from Dawn Jackson Blatner
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained
Salt and black pepper, to taste
8 corn tortillas, warmed
Radish Slaw
1/2 cup shredded/julienned fresh radishes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
Optional toppings
Queso fresco, crumbled (omit if vegan)
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté oil, poblanos, chili powder & cumin for 2 minutes.
Add pumpkin, beans, salt and pepper and sauté another 3-5 minutes, until heated.
To make the radish slaw: Combine radishes, cilantro and lime juice.
To assemble: Spoon about 1/4 cup warm pumpkin mixture into each warm tortilla. Top with radish slaw and optional toppings.
My husband is such a carnivore that I don't think he would eat these in a million years. He IS going out of town this week so it looks like I'll be making them for yours truly. :)
ReplyDeletePumpkin... HUH... What an inovative idea, never have seen this before, but it sounds terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique flavor combination! I am loving poblanos and always up for tacos!
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