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Cauliflower Tacos Recipe

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, step on the adventurous side and try this fabulous vegan cauliflower recipe. 

When I thinking 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.

MAKING HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING FOR CAULIFLOWER TACOS

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

Cauliflower tacos recipes

HOW TO ROAST CAULIFLOWER WITHOUT USING ANY OIL

Caulifllower for cauliflower potato soup

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, and 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 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 15minutes

HOW TO MAKE AVOCADO-CILANTRO CREAM

lemon basil dressing

In order to make the secret sauce for the Cauliflower Tacos 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 GREAT TOPPINGS FOR CAULIFLOWER TACOS

Pickled onions add herbs

Additionally, I topped my cauliflower tacos with Pickled Red Onions, which added the perfect tanginess. 

Taco add-ons

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!

eating cauliflower tacos

CORN TORTILLAS (WARMING)

  1. In the Microwave, put five or fewer tortillas on a microwavable plate and cover them with a damp paper towel.
  2. Microwave in 30-second bursts until they are warmed through. Repeat in batches of five tortillas until all your tortillas are warm.
  3. 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.
  4. You can do multiple packets of five tortillas, each all at the same time.

IF YOU LOVE TACOS AND TACO TUESDAY, CHECK OUT THESE TACO RECIPES

Cauliflower Tacos Recipe
Yield: 6 servings

Cauliflower Tacos

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Quick and easy, cauliflower tacos are oil-free, roasted in homemade taco seasoning, topped with avocado cilantro cream, pickled red onions, and microgreens. These cauliflower tacos take Taco Tuesday to a new level!

Ingredients

CAULIFLOWER

  • 1 large head organic cauliflower; cut into bite-sized florets
  • 4 Tablespoons of 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
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (Optional)

Toppings and Garnish (optional)

Instructions

CAULIFLOWER

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
  3. Generously sprinkle taco seasoning on cauliflower florets
  4. Roast for 25 minutes

AVOCADO CILANTRO CREAM

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender
  2. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

CORN TORTILLAS (WARMING)

  1. In the Microwave, put five or fewer tortillas on a microwavable plate and cover them with a damp paper towel.
  2. Microwave in 30-second bursts until they are warmed through. Repeat in batches of five tortillas until all your tortillas are warm.
  3. 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.
  4. You can do multiple packets of five tortillas, each all at the same time.

SERVING

  1. Place a warmed tortilla on a plated roasted cauliflower.
  2. Add avocado cream sauce
  3. Sprinkle with cilantro
  4. Serve with sliced limes on the side

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 170Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0mgSodium 280mgCarbohydrates 22gFiber 10gSugar 6gProtein 7g

Nutrition facts may not be 100% accurate.

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© Kathy Carmichael
Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Entrees
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