SPICY PAN-FRIED SQUASH

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Pan-fried squash makes an excellent taco filler! Serve on warm, fresh corn tortillas. Top with black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and your favorite salsa.

Provided by MOTTSBELA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
½ onion, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
ground red pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut squash into chunks and remove rind. Shred squash and onion in a food processor. Place in a colander and press with a potato masher to drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and egg. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place walnut-sized scoops of the squash mixture into the hot oil. Press flat with a spatula. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 81.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Moyen Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Salam Bhaii
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The spices were also perfect.


Anjum Rajpoot
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This recipe is a winner! The squash was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Angle Pupali
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Loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the squash was delicious.


Michael Andy
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This dish was amazing! The squash was so flavorful and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Joy Uloma
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I loved the flavors in this recipe. The squash was cooked perfectly and the spices were just right.


Aryanna Briseno
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mary Kamara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The spices were also perfect.


imranali patoojo
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This recipe is a winner! The squash was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Big Boda
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Loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the squash was delicious.


Bikee shah Bikee shah
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This dish was amazing! The squash was so flavorful and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Afolayan Gbenga
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I loved the flavors in this recipe. The squash was cooked perfectly and the spices were just right.


Roba salah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jona Zaspa
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The squash was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Suraj Madusanka
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Loved this recipe! The squash was crispy and flavorful. The spices were also perfect.


Naveed Shoro
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This recipe is a keeper! The squash was so flavorful and the spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


SAHED IQBAL
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The spices were also perfect.


Dean Cosmic
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This dish was amazing! The squash was perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Sdaam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the squash is always so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmed Elsherif
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This spicy pan-fried squash was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.