Roasted Pumpkin Tacos
Roasted Pumpkin Tacos
These roasted pumpkin tacos are proof that you do not need meat to go big on winter comfort food. Sweet, tender wedges of Crown Prince pumpkin are coated in warm Mexican spices and roasted until sticky and caramelized at the edges, creating the ultimate seasonal filling.
The build brings everything together: warm soft taco wraps spread with a rich base of velvety refried beans, layered with the spiced pumpkin wedges, and balanced by zingy tomatillo salsa. A generous drizzle of smoky chipotle crema, crumbly feta, fresh coriander, and toasted pepitas adds crunch and creaminess to every mouthful. Hearty, vibrant, and packed with contrasting textures, these roasted pumpkin tacos turn humble autumn veg into a bold, craveable taco night centerpiece.
Serves 2
Prep 10MINS
Cook 45MINS
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin:
- 1 small Crown Prince pumpkin (sliced into thin wedges)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 sachet Medium Taco Seasoning
For the Base & Chipotle Crema:
- 1 pouch Refried Beans
- 1 pack Soft Taco Wraps
- 100g sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp Chipotle Paste
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt
Toppings:
- 1 jar Tomatillo Salsa
- 50g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 30g pumpkin seeds / pepitas (toasted)
- Fresh coriander
Method
- Roast the pumpkin: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the sliced pumpkin wedges with vegetable oil and the Gran Luchito Medium Taco Seasoning until evenly coated. Spread across a lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until soft in the centre and nicely caramelized and crispy on the edges.
- Whisk the chipotle crema: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, Chipotle Paste, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and silky.
- Warm the base: Heat your Soft Taco Wraps in a dry frying pan for 20–30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Heat the Refried Beans gently in a saucepan until warm.
- Assemble & serve: Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans across each soft taco wrap. Nestle in the roasted pumpkin wedges, spoon over the Tomatillo Salsa, drizzle with smoky chipotle crema, and finish with crumbled feta, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fresh coriander. Serve immediately!
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Roasted Pumpkin Tacos
These roasted pumpkin tacos are proof that you do not need meat to go big on winter comfort food. Sweet, tender wedges of Crown Prince pumpkin are coated in warm Mexican spices and roasted until sticky and caramelized at the edges, creating the ultimate seasonal filling.
The build brings everything together: warm soft taco wraps spread with a rich base of velvety refried beans, layered with the spiced pumpkin wedges, and balanced by zingy tomatillo salsa. A generous drizzle of smoky chipotle crema, crumbly feta, fresh coriander, and toasted pepitas adds crunch and creaminess to every mouthful. Hearty, vibrant, and packed with contrasting textures, these roasted pumpkin tacos turn humble autumn veg into a bold, craveable taco night centerpiece.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin:
- 1 small Crown Prince pumpkin (sliced into thin wedges)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 sachet Medium Taco Seasoning
For the Base & Chipotle Crema:
- 1 pouch Refried Beans
- 1 pack Soft Taco Wraps
- 100g sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp Chipotle Paste
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- Pinch of sea salt
Toppings:
- 1 jar Tomatillo Salsa
- 50g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 30g pumpkin seeds / pepitas (toasted)
- Fresh coriander
How to make it
- Roast the pumpkin: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the sliced pumpkin wedges with vegetable oil and the Gran Luchito Medium Taco Seasoning until evenly coated. Spread across a lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until soft in the centre and nicely caramelized and crispy on the edges.
- Whisk the chipotle crema: In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, Chipotle Paste, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and silky.
- Warm the base: Heat your Soft Taco Wraps in a dry frying pan for 20–30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Heat the Refried Beans gently in a saucepan until warm.
- Assemble & serve: Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans across each soft taco wrap. Nestle in the roasted pumpkin wedges, spoon over the Tomatillo Salsa, drizzle with smoky chipotle crema, and finish with crumbled feta, toasted pumpkin seeds, and fresh coriander. Serve immediately!
What you’ll need
- Chipotle Paste https://gran.luchito.com/our-products/chipotle-paste/
- Chipotle Refried Beans https://gran.luchito.com/our-products/refried-beans/
- Soft Taco Wraps https://gran.luchito.com/our-products/soft-taco-wraps/
- Zingy & Tangy Tomatillo Salsa https://gran.luchito.com/our-products/tomatillo-salsa/
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