Cauliflower tacos are roasted in homemade taco seasoning and topped with avocado, cilantro cream, pickled red onions, and micro greens. This cauliflower recipe is a perfect weeknight meal.
Whenever Taco Tuesday rolls around, cauliflower tacos come to mind. Not only are cauliflower tacos easy to make, but they require 4 simple ingredients. And nothing tastes better on cauliflower tacos than a delicious vegan avocado-cilantro cream. So, this Tuesday, live on the adventurous side and try this cauliflower taco recipe.
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When I think about the perfect "meat" replacement for tacos, cauliflower comes to mind. Similar to broccoli, cauliflower absorbs flavors like a sponge. Once roasted, cauliflower soaks up any marinade or seasoning without using any oil.
First, homemade taco seasoning tastes best, but my favorite vegan taco seasoning version is Neat Whole Food Plant-Based Mexican Mix.
Homemade Taco Seasoning Ingredients
- Chili Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Cayenne Pepper
- Oregano
- Smoked Paprika
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Roasting Cauliflower
One of the best ways to make the seasoning stick to vegetables is to get it wet by rinsing it before cooking.
For instance, I cut the cauliflower into florets, place it in a colander and rinse thoroughly.
As a result, the water provides a way for the seasoning to stick to the cauliflower without oil.
- Once rinsed, I lay the cauliflower flat or on a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper and sprinkle the taco seasoning generously over the wet cauliflower.
- Another way to get the cauliflower to stick is to place the wet cauliflower into a bowl and toss the cauliflower in the seasoning.
- Roast in a 400-degree oven for 35 minutes
- Or, for an air-fry option, cook in a single layer at 370 degrees for 15 minutes.
Avocado Cilantro Cream
To make the secret sauce for the cauliflower taco recipe with avocado-cilantro cream, all you need is an avocado, cilantro, limes, and some seasoning. That's it!
- Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. I love my Nutri-bullet for this recipe!
As a side note, this makes great salad dressing as well!
Other Taco Toppings
Additionally, I topped my cauliflower tacos with pickled red onions, which added the perfect tanginess.
- Vegan Sour Cream
- Fruit Salsa Recipe
- Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Tomatillo Salsa
- Tomatoes
- Micro-greens (my favorite)
- Raw onions
Then, grab some corn tortillas, a head of cauliflower, a large bunch of cilantro, and some limes. In addition, I provided two easy ways to heat your corn tortillas!
How to Warm Corn Tortillas
- In the Microwave, put five or fewer tortillas on a microwavable plate and cover them with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave in 30-second bursts until they are warmed through. Repeat in batches of five tortillas until all your tortillas are warm.
- In the oven, wrap a stack of five or fewer tortillas in a packet of aluminum foil and put it in a pre-heated 350° oven for 15-20 minutes until heated.
- You can do multiple packets of five tortillas, each simultaneously.
Recipe FAQs
Cauliflower is a highly healthy vegetable that's a significant source of nutrients. It also contains unique plant compounds that may reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. Additionally, it's weight loss friendly and incredibly easy to add to your diet.
Wash cauliflower, cut it into medium-sized florets, leave it wet so the seasoning sticks, and don't use oil.
The perfect temperature to roast cauliflower is 400 degrees. The temperature produces brown crispiness on the outside and a soft inside.
Tips
- Cut and wash the cauliflower. Leave it wet so the seasoning sticks to the outside of the cauliflower.
- Heat the corn tortillas, and wrap them in foil to keep warm in teh oven while roasting the cauliflower.
- Serve a variety of toppings and have a taco bar so guests can choose their own toppings.
- When building a taco, place the cauliflower first and add the other ingredients on top. Be careful not to place wet ingredients first, or it may make the tortilla soggy.
- Consider adding additional toppings.
Try cauliflower tacos for Taco Tuesday! You'll love roasted cauliflower roasted in a homemade taco seasoning.
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📖 Recipe
Cauliflower Tacos
Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 head organic cauliflower; cut into bite-sized florets
- 4 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 Tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Avocado Cilantro Cream
- 1 large avocado
- ½ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha Optional
Toppings and Garnish (optional)
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- ¼ cup vegan sour cream
- ½ cup Chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped raw onion
- 1 cup micro-greens
Instructions
Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
- Generously sprinkle taco seasoning on cauliflower florets
- Roast for 25 minutes
Avocado Cilantro Cream
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Corn Tortillas (warm)
- In the Microwave, put five or fewer tortillas on a microwavable plate and cover them with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave in 30-second bursts until they are warmed through. Repeat in batches of five tortillas until all your tortillas are warm.
- In the oven, wrap a stack of five or fewer tortillas in a packet of aluminum foil and put it in a pre-heated 350° oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
- You can do multiple packets of five tortillas, each all at the same time.
Serving
- Place a warmed tortilla on a plated roasted cauliflower.
- Add avocado cream sauce.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with sliced limes on the side.
Notes
- Cut and wash the cauliflower. Leave it wet, so the seasoning sticks to the outside of the cauliflower.
- Heat the corn tortillas, and wrap them in foil to keep warm in teh oven while roasting the cauliflower.
- Serve a variety of toppings and have a taco bar, so guests can choose their own toppings.
- When building a taco, place the cauliflower first and add the other ingredients on top. Be careful not to place wet ingredients first, or it may make the tortilla soggy.
- Consider adding additional toppings:
- Vegan Sour Cream
- Fruit Salsa Recipe
- Pico de Gallo Recipe
- Tomatillo Salsa
- Tomatoes
- Micro-greens (my favorite)
- Raw onions
Nutrition
Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂
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