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Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos
These Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos combine spiced, roasted cauliflower florets and chickpeas served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings including red cabbage, jalapeño, avocado, and cilantro. A creamy lime crema made from Greek yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro adds a tangy finish. The dish offers a satisfying vegetarian taco option with layers of texture and balanced seasoning, ideal for a hearty plant-based meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
195 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Tacos:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cauliflower washed and cut into bite-size florets, small head
- corn tortillas
- 1 cup red cabbage finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper sliced, seeds removed
- 1 avocado seed removed and diced, large
- cilantro chopped
For the Lime Crema:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/8 cup lime juice fresh
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and water. Stir in chickpeas and cauliflower florets. Place seasoned chickpeas and cauliflower on a greased baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally during cooking, until chickpeas are slightly crispy and cauliflower is tender. Remove from oven and set aside.
- To make the lime crema, place the Greek yogurt or sour cream in a small bowl. Add fresh lime juice and cilantro. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Take a corn tortilla and place roasted cauliflower and chickpeas on top. Top with red cabbage, jalapeño slices, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle lime crema over the tacos and serve!
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Notes
- Substitute vegan yogurt or vegan sour cream in the lime crema to make the tacos fully vegan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
195kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
671mg
(28%)
Potassium
858mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
737IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
95mg
(106%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 195kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 737IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.