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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Avocado Sauce

After making this recipe for years, I can confirm these roasted cauliflower tacos are quick to make and packed with flavor. They're filled with good-for-you ingredients, like chopped roasted cauliflower and crispy baked chickpeas. Top your cauliflower tacos with a quick red cabbage slaw and homemade avocado sauce. Dinner is done in 45 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 557 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Cabbage Slaw
  • 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 220g
  • 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 15-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 and pepper to taste
To serve
  • 8 small flour tortillas or corn

Instructions

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  1. Slaw: Combine all of the Slaw ingredients in a non-metal bowl and set aside. Stir every once in a while.
  2. 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.
  3. Sauce: Meanwhile, combine all Sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  4. 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

  • Storage: Any leftover taco filling will last in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Pop it in the oven or air fryer to reheat it to crispy. Store leftover sauce and cabbage in seperate mason jars or similar for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 57.9g (19%) Protein 13.1g (26%) Fat 33.7g (52%) Sodium 530mg (22%) Fiber 16.7g (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% 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.