TROPICAL SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN BURRITOS

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The pineapple salsa in these hearty burritos gives you a taste of the tropics on a chilly day. Stuffed with black beans, butternut squash and spinach, they're a nutritious, delicious and fun dinner for any night. -Deanna McDonald, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 small butternut squash (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1 jar (16 ounces) pineapple salsa
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches), warmed
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

Halve squash lengthwise; remove seeds. Place in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high until soft, 15-20 minutes; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine salsa and beans; heat through over medium heat, stirring occasionally., Scoop out squash pulp; place in a bowl. Mash until smooth; stir in seasonings. Spoon squash and salsa mixtures onto center of tortillas; top with spinach and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 10g protein.