Butternut Tostada

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mexican

Flavorful butternut squash tostadas with melted cheese, crisp tortillas, and fresh vegetables, perfect for those craving Mexican-inspired dishes without beans.

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Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 8 tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 c. lettuce
  • 3 tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash.
  3. Toss the squash cubes with oil, oregano, chili powder, and minced garlic.
  4. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast for about 20-25 minutes until tender.
  5. While the squash roasts, warm the tortillas in a skillet or oven until flexible and lightly crispy.
  6. Once the squash is roasted, mash or lightly mash the pulp.
  7. Spread some of the roasted butternut squash on each tortilla.
  8. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the squash on each tortilla.
  9. Return to oven or broil until cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  10. Chop lettuce and dice tomatoes.
  11. Top the tostadas with lettuce and diced tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

569 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.1g 30% DV
Total Fat 38.9g 50% DV
Carbs 54.1g 20% DV
Fiber 21.9g 78% DV
Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 977mg 42% DV
Potassium 1109.3mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 579mcg 64% DV
Vitamin C 17.3mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 741mg 57% DV
Iron 14.9mg 83% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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