Cauliflower Tacos

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Cauliflower tacos are the perfect vegetarian spin for your Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday. Spiced cauliflower is roasted till crispy, then piled on soft tortillas with shredded cabbage and a creamy avocado sauce.

Ingredients

  • AVOCADO CREMA:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • TACOS:
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 cups fresh cauliflowerets
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1-1/2 cups coleslaw mix
  • Optional: Sliced radishes, pickled red onions, and sliced jalapenos

Directions

  1. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine all crema ingredients until smooth; refrigerate until serving.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine salt, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and oregano. Add cauliflower and oil; toss to coat. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake until cauliflower is tender and browned, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. Serve in tortillas with coleslaw mix. avocado crema and toppings, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 377 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 1036mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 10g protein.

Seasoned cauliflower bites are dressed in a tangy avocado crema sauce for the ultimate vegetarian taco. The yogurt dressing helps cool down the slight heat of cumin and chili powder for an enjoyable, flavorful meal. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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