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Cauliflower Lentil Tacos

Cauliflower and lentil tacos are sure to be a hit at the dinner table! This recipe goes together in about 30 minutes and is easy to meal prep in advance to save even more time for busy weeknights during the week. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon of oregano
  • ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon of chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • a few shakes of pepper
  • ½ of an Onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon of oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ cups of cooked lentils (optional)
  • small corn tortillas
  • 2 diced Roma tomatoes
  • ½ of an avocado chopped small (optional)
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Break up your cauliflower into small florets, place on a baking sheet, and roast for 20 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. About 5 minutes before the cauliflower is done roasting, saute the diced onion for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Assemble the tacos by adding the cauliflower mixture to the tortillas and topping with tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
  6. Assemble the tacos by adding the cauliflower mixture to the tortillas and topping with tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.

Notes

  • If you don’t have all the spices needed, you can simply use a packet of taco seasoning. You can swap out the oil for ¼ cup of water or vegetable broth (more as needed).
  • If you don’t have all the spices needed, you can simply use a packet of taco seasoning.
  • You can swap out the oil for ¼ cup of water or vegetable broth (more as needed).
  • Don’t skip roasting the cauliflower for a quicker cooking method! Roasting the cauliflower gives it much more depth of flavor making it taste amazing!
  • Toss the cauliflower in the spices evenly so all the pieces get completely covered.
  • For a heartier meal, don’t skip the lentils.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 188mg (8%) Potassium 784mg (22%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 768IU (15%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.