Cauliflower Tacos
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Cauliflower Tacos
Description
Cauliflower Tacos are prepared by chopping a medium head of cauliflower into similarly sized florets, tossing them with avocado oil and a homemade taco seasoning blend including chili powder, cumin, paprika, and other spices. Roasting the florets at 400°F results in tender pieces with a slight char that enhances their natural flavor. The tacos are assembled on corn tortillas with a smooth avocado crema combining avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and fresh cilantro to add richness and tang. Additional toppings such as shredded red cabbage and pico de gallo provide crunch and fresh acidity, while more cilantro adds herbal brightness. This recipe balances spice, creaminess, and fresh vegetable notes.
Ingredients
Tacos
- 1 medium head cauliflower 4-6 cups
- 3 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Avocado Crema
- 1 large avocado
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons cilantro fresh
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons of water
Toppings
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- hot sauce jalapenos, etc, additional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and chop cauliflower into 1-inch florets. Try to make all the florets about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Make taco seasoning by combining all the spices in a small bowl.
- Add cauliflower to a bowl and toss with oil and taco seasoning.
- Add cauliflower to prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, flipping around the 12 minute mark.
- While cauliflower is baking, make avocado crema by combining avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, salt and water in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and combined.
- Once cauliflower is done, prep tacos by adding a portion of cauliflower into each tortilla. Top with avocado crema, shredded red cabbage, pico de dallo, cilantro and additional toppings as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 851mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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