Butternut Squash Mushroom Tacos With Chimichurri

Updated May 27, 2020

Vegetarian Tacos

Meatless Monday? Taco Tuesday? Delicious dinner for any day of the week? This taco recipe has you covered! Butternut Squash Mushroom Tacos with Chimichurri are on our current short list for weeknight favorites. I love using seasonal veggies and bold flavors to get a filling vegetarian dish on the table! The flavors are INCREDIBLE! The tacos are hearty, filling, and so delicious. I think you will love them as much as we do!

What is Chimichurri?

Well, for one, it’s fun to say, just ask my boys:) It’s also a really yummy sauce that’s usually served over grilled meat like chicken or steak, but it’s also delicious on vegetables. It’s filled with such delicious flavors: parsley, garlic, and oregano, pulsed with red wine vinegar and olive oil. It only takes a few minutes to make and adds lots of flavor to any dish. Chimichurri is SO good on these vegetarian tacos! Once you’ve got some in your fridge, I think you’ll find yourself putting a dollop on lots of savory dishes.

How to Make Chimichurri

In the bowl of your food processor (or blender!) combine cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Doesn’t that ingredient list make your mouth water?! So much flavor!Pulse a couple times until everything is chopped.Slowly pour in the olive oil, pulsing until it’s totally incorporated. Scrape down the sides with a spatula if necessary.Tip: the chimichurri doesn’t have to be totally smooth! Lots of folks like it with a little more texture.Store your finished chimichurri in a jar for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

How to Make Butternut Squash Mushroom Tacos

Most of our time will be spent roasting veggies!

Start by cutting your butternut squash into cubes and your mushrooms into halves. Make them the same size so they cook evenly. Place them on separate pans and drizzle each with olive oil. I cook them on separate pans because the mushrooms don’t take as long and I don’t want to overcrowd the veggies. Grab a separate bowl and combine the spices! I use chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.Sprinkle half the spices on the squash and the other half on the mushrooms and toss to coat.Send both into a 400 degree F oven! The mushrooms will need 20-30 minutes, while the butternut squash will go a bit longer, about 25-35 minutes.While the veggies roast, make chimichurri!Finally, assemble everything! Place the roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, avocado, chimichurri, queso fresco, and sliced cabbage on a corn tortilla, or whatever toppings you love and eat up! My mouth is watering thinking about these tacos! If you need the tacos to be vegan, don’t use cheese. If you need the tacos to be gluten-free, make sure you use corn tortillas.

What to Serve With the Tacos

Let’s get a real taco spread going! I love to serve all my favorite Mexican food sides when we have tacos for dinner. A few recipes to go with the tacos:

Cilantro Lime RiceMexican RiceBaked Tortilla ChipsPico de GalloGuacamoleBean Dip

More Vegetarian Taco Recipes:

Grilled Zucchini Chickpea TacosThree Bean TacosGrilled Halloumi Tacos with Mango SalsaSweet Potato Tacos with Brussels Sprouts SlawGrilled Avocado & Vegetable TacosRoasted Cauliflower & Chickpea TacosMushroom, Kale, & Goat Cheese Tacos

Photos by Dishing Out Health