Easy Black Bean Butternut Squash Flatbread is ready in 15 minutes and uses the amazing whole food resources of the frozen food section of your local grocery store! The fresh avocado slices and cilantro lime crema on top makes the perfect topping for these naan flatbreads. You will be amazed that a vegetarian dish could be so delicious and satisfying!
Take your meatless meals south of the border with these outrageous pitas. A layer of sweet butternut squash gets topped with hearty black beans, avocado, and some salty queso fresco.
The finishing touch of the cilantro lime crema crowns this dish with a refreshing cool tanginess. Not yet convinced? Just close your eyes, hold my hand, and take a leap of faith with me on this one.
Out of all 100 recipes I created for my new cookbook, The 30 Minute Cooking From Frozen Cookbook, this one was my personal favorite. I’ve made it at least once a month ever since.
One flatbread loaded with so many wonderful, flavorful toppings is beyond satisfying. And yes, my kids gobble these down just as quickly as I do, so don’t be afraid to make this for your family. You can NOT beat a meal ready in 15 minutes!
Black Bean Butternut Squash Flatbread VIDEO
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Healthy and delicious dinner in 15 minutes! You won’t believe how amazing these taste with so little effort.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:4 flatbreads 1x
Ingredients
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1/2 cup sour cream
4 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno, green only, finely minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 (10-ounce) bag frozen butternut squash
2 cubes frozen crushed garlic
1 tablespoon salted butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 small naan flatbreads
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco
2 avocados, peeled and sliced
Juice ½ lime
Instructions
Cook butternut squash according to package directions, then add to a bowl with the garlic, butter, chili powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mash together with a fork. Set aside.
Heat beans a small microwave safe bowl until hot, about 1 minute. Warm pitas in the microwave, about 15 seconds each, then evenly divide the squash and beans on the naan.
Mix together the sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper in a small bowl.
Spread crema onto the black beans, add avocado, and queso fresco. Serve
Author:Carole Jones
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Category:Main
Method:Microwave
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 flatbread
Calories:525
Sugar:4 g
Sodium:1117 mg
Fat:19 g
Saturated Fat:8 g
Unsaturated Fat:4 g
Trans Fat:0 g
Carbohydrates:69 g
Fiber:14 g
Protein:16 g
Cholesterol:12 mg
Step by Step Directions for 15 Minute Vegetarian Flatbreads
Carole Jones
Carole Jones is an Arizona-based cookbook author & food blogger. She's authored The 30 Minute Cooking From Frozen Cookbook and the self-published Take 5: Chicken e-cookbook. For the past 15 years, Carole has shared her culinary adventures cooking and baking for her six brutally honest children here on My Kitchen Escapades. Hot, crusty bread is Carole's love language, but her two adorable grandchildren are a close second. Yes, second. Don't judge.
2 comments
Marie
6 years ago
I can’t believe how quick these were to make, and how much we all loved them. Thank you!
Carole
6 years ago
You are very welcome Marie! Thank YOU for coming back and leaving your review because it helps out so much!
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2 comments
I can’t believe how quick these were to make, and how much we all loved them. Thank you!
You are very welcome Marie! Thank YOU for coming back and leaving your review because it helps out so much!