Dinner for 4
Roasted Squash Tostadas
Roasted squash and seasoned black beans fill crisp tostadas, which are finished with cool cilantro-lime slaw.
Typical price
$7.91for 4 servings
$1.98 per serving$7.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: holajalapeno.com
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortFallWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Taco shells$0.25 each typical | 9 | $2.25Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp your favorite taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 small white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 2 tsp your favorite taco seasoning
- 1 recipe cilantro-lime cole slaw
- 9 tostadas
- chopped pistachios (optional)
- other garnishes: lime wedges
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet.
- Peel and cube the squash, then toss it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning.
- Roast the squash for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once.
- Cook the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch skillet for 3 minutes.
- Add the drained black beans and remaining taco seasoning, then cook for 8 minutes.
- Warm the tostadas on a baking sheet at 350 F for 5 minutes.
- Top the tostadas with beans, squash, cilantro-lime cole slaw, pistachios, and lime wedges.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.
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