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Cauliflower Tacos
5 from 9 votes

Cauliflower Tacos

SO PERFECT FOR TACO NIGHT! Completely vegetarian and so easy to make, topped with the best avocado crema sauce. SO GOOD.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

for the avocado crema sauce
  • 1 avocado halved, seeded and peeled, ripe
  • ½ cup Mexican crema
  • ⅓ cup cilantro leaves packed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
for the tacos
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 (16-ounce) package riced cauliflower
  • 1 onion diced
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup salsa homemade or store-bought
  • tortillas flour or corn

Instructions

for the avocado crema
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  1. Combine avocado, Mexican crema, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add 1/4 cup water in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
for the tacos
  1. Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add cauliflower and onion; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, chili pepper, cumin, oregano and cinnamon until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in black beans and salsa. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and flavors have blended, about 4-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve immediately in tortillas, topped with avocado crema.

Notes

  • *Mexican crema is a creamy, slightly tangy condiment (similar to sour cream and crème fraîche) and is used in a range of Mexican dishes from soups to stews and as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more.