Summer Squash and Yam Tacos

This one in my eyes would be called "The Raw Food Extravaganza." Filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, this dish makes its way up to the third post. Perfect as a starter for a meal, a side, or a light lunch, this organic vegetable beauty will make you dream about it for days. I came up with the idea after a day spent at the local farmer's market (if you had never had the chance to visit one, I would highly recommend it.)  The farmer's market  consists of a few to several local vendors who set up booths and sell their product directly to you. This method helps your community's economy, and allows your produce to last longer. HINT: Win win situation!

Keep in mind: Love doesn't always happen at first sight, you might have to need some time to fall in love with vegetables. Once you fall in Love with them you won't let them go.

Ingredients:

- 1 small butternut squash
- 1 yam
- 1/2 a can of cooked garbanzo beans
- 1 tomato
- 2 small radishes
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1/8 cup diced onion
- Lettuce leafs

Recommended spices 
Don't be scared to use your spices they bring out the flavors of the vegetables. You can always keep adding until you feel content with the outcome

-Cinnamon
-Nutmeg
-Salt
-Pepper

Let's get our hands dirty: 

First things first

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Cut butternut squash length wise and remove seeds
• In a cooking pan put about an inch of water and place squash with meat facing up. 
• Add a touch of salt, cinnamon and nutmeg to the meat 
• Cook for about 1hr or until fork tender
• Once squash has been cooked cut into 1" x 1" cubes and set a side 

Make your salsa:

Cut the jalapeno pepper and the radishes into very small pieces so the flavor is not overwhelming when you are taking a bite of these delightful tacos. Place them in a small bowl along with the tomato (cut in squares) the diced onion and mix. Add salt and pepper and mix everything well. Place your freshly made salsa in the refrigerator.

Last but not least:

Cut the yam into 1/2' x 1/2 squares and season with cinnamon. Spray your pan with cooking spray for a second or two and throw cut yams into pan. (Don't let yams get overcooked, this will make the mix mushy).
Throw in already rinsed garbanzo beans and butternut squash with the yams and let it get hot.

In a lettuce leaf add squash and yam extravaganza followed by topping it with the previously made salsa. Enjoy this sweet and spicy mix; and get ready for some loving compliments! Enjoy!