# Spicy Squash Tacos These Curried Butternut Squash Tacos Fuse Cultural Flavors and Aesthetics By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-11-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squash-tacos References: [veggieandthebeastfeast](http://veggieandthebeastfeast.com/2015/11/03/curried-butternut-and-white-bean-tacos/) This recipe for Curried Butternut Squash Tacos offers the flavors of India with a Mexican meal aesthetic. Quite autumnal and easy to make, these tacos are a contemporary meal worth making this season. The butternut squash is sauteed in a delicious [curry mix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuk-tuk-club) before being wrapped in a [soft taco shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dorado-tacos). Alongside the spicy squash, these tacos are also filled with herbed lemon white beans. Creative chefs can also feel free to add other beans or autumnal vegetables to make the most of this modern recipe. Without salsa or sour cream, this dish is topped with a [creamy lime cashew sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-saucys-tikka-masala) in addition to parsley or cilantro for garnish. These squash tacos are best served alone with a side of extra lime cashew sauce for dipping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural Fusion Cooking:** Combining flavors and aesthetics from different cultures to create unique and innovative dishes. - **Vegetarian and Vegan Meals:** Creating delicious and satisfying meals that don't include meat or animal products. - **Gourmet Tacos:** Elevating the humble taco with unique flavors and creative ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovating recipes and finding new ways to combine different culinary traditions to create exciting new dishes. - **Plant-based Foods:** Developing meat alternative options that are hearty and packed with flavor. - **Fine Dining Restaurants:** Incorporating new and innovative taco recipes into their menus to attract adventurous diners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesotacos.md) - [Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-italian-lasagna.md) - [Indian Cuisine-Inspired Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-raj.md) - [Mexican-Inspired Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicaninspired-meal-kits.md) - [Mexican Holiday Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-en-nogada-taco.md) - [Value-Focused Taco Seasonal Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condado-tacos1.md) - [International Cuisine Taco Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-bowls.md) - [Lightly Spiced Soft Shell Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-softshell-tacos.md) - [Crispy Poblano Pepper Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-potato-poblano-pepper-tacos.md)