Name: Chicken and pumpkin tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil; 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped; 500 gram pumpkin, cut into 2cm pieces; 1/3 cup sunflower seeds; 550 gram chicken mince; 35 gram packet taco seasoning mix; 125 gram can creamed corn; 12 taco shells; 3 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded; 1 large avocado, finely chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream

Chicken and pumpkin tacos

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil

1 medium brown onion, finely chopped

500 gram pumpkin, cut into 2cm pieces

1/3 cup sunflower seeds

550 gram chicken mince

35 gram packet taco seasoning mix

125 gram can creamed corn

12 taco shells

3 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded

1 large avocado, finely chopped

1/2 cup sour cream

Method

1.Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over moderate heat.

2.Add onion and pumpkin; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Add sunflower seeds; cook, stirring, a further 2-3 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

3.Add mince to pan; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, 5 minutes, or until browned.

4.Sprinkle seasoning mix over mince; stir until combined. Stir in pumpkin and creamed corn; cook, stirring, 5-8 minutes, or until heated.

5.Meanwhile, preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

6.Place taco shells on baking trays; bake 5-8 minutes, or until toasted.

7.Fill shells with lettuce and chicken mixture. Top with avocado and sour cream. Serve at once.

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