Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Avocado Sauce
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
557 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mexican
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Avocado Sauce
Description
This recipe layers a flavorful roasted chickpea and cauliflower filling, seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt. The vegetables are baked until they develop slight browning and crisp edges. Accompanying the filling is a lightly tangy cabbage slaw made with red cabbage, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, and salt to provide crunch and acidity.
The avocado sauce blends ripe avocado with garlic, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a creamy, bright topping. The tacos are assembled by spooning the warm filling onto small tortillas, then topping with cabbage slaw and avocado sauce, delivering a harmonious combination of smoky, tangy, and creamy elements.
These tacos work well for casual meals or gatherings and can be prepared in parts ahead of time. Leftover filling and condiments store separately in the refrigerator for several days, allowing components to keep their texture. Reheating filling by oven or air fryer restores crispness.
Ingredients
Cabbage Slaw
- 2 cups red cabbage 220g, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 45 mL
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp honey or sugar for vegan alternative
- ¼ tsp salt
Chickpea Cauliflower Taco Filling
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 oz can chickpeas drained and patted dry, 425g,
- 2 Tbsp olive oil 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cumin
Avocado Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp cilantro
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
To serve
- 8 small flour tortillas or corn
Instructions
- Slaw: Combine all of the Slaw ingredients in a non-metal bowl and set aside. Stir every once in a while.
- Bake Filling: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Toss together all Taco Filling ingredients.Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until slightly browned and crisp.
- Sauce: Meanwhile, combine all Sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Assemble: Spoon filling evenly onto 8 tortillas. Top with a heaping spoonful of slaw and avocado sauce. Serve immediately or store separately until ready to eat.
Notes
- Store leftover taco filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat in oven or air fryer to regain crispness.
- Keep leftover sauce and cabbage slaw in separate sealed containers to maintain freshness up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tacos | |
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 57.9g | 19% |
| Protein | 13.1g | 26% |
| Fat | 33.7g | 52% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 16.7g | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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