5 from 129 votes
Cauliflower Lentil Tacos
Cauliflower Lentil Tacos combine roasted cauliflower florets tossed in a smoky, spiced blend with sautéed onions and garlic. Cooked lentils add heartiness, while diced tomato, avocado, and fresh cilantro give brightness and creaminess in corn tortillas. The dish makes a flavorful vegetarian taco option with a balance of textures and layered spice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
226 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower small head
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- black pepper a few shakes
- ½ onion diced
- 1 teaspoon of oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups lentils optional, cooked
- corn tortillas small
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- ½ avocado chopped small (optional
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Break up your cauliflower into small florets, place on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 minutes.
- To make the spice mix, combine all spices in a large bowl. That's the cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- About 5 minutes before the cauliflower is done roasting, saute the diced onion for 2 to 3 minutes.
- When cauliflower is done, toss it in the spice bowl and coat it evenly. Then throw it in the pan with the onions and add garlic. Cook about 5 more minutes. Stir in the cooked lentils.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the cauliflower mixture to the tortillas and topping with tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Assemble the tacos by adding the cauliflower mixture to the tortillas and topping with tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
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Notes
- If spices are missing, a taco seasoning packet can be used as a substitute.
- Oil can be replaced with vegetable broth or water when sautéing the onion and garlic to adjust moisture.
- Roasting the cauliflower deepens its flavor, making the dish taste more developed than quicker cooking methods.
- Ensure the cauliflower is evenly coated with spices for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Include lentils for a more filling taco option.
Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
784mg
(17%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
768IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 768IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.