5 from 60 votes
Cauliflower Tacos
These Cauliflower Tacos feature oven-roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, lending a smoky, slightly spicy flavor. The cauliflower's tender yet crisp texture is complemented by a creamy avocado crema made with Greek yogurt, lime, and cilantro. Topped with shredded red cabbage, pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro, the tacos offer varied textures and bright flavors, making them a satisfying vegetarian option served on warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
349 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% 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.