Description
Delicious and healthy cauliflower tacos featuring roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, topped with fresh shredded cabbage, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Finished with a creamy and tangy cilantro lime crema made from Greek yogurt, perfect for a flavorful vegetarian and gluten-free main course.
Ingredients
Cauliflower Tacos
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Cilantro Lime Crema
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for roasting the cauliflower.
- Season the cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and salt, ensuring each floret is evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Roast the cauliflower: Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through to promote even browning, until the florets are tender and golden brown.
- Prepare the cilantro lime crema: While the cauliflower is roasting, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt in a small food processor or blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave them briefly until warm and pliable, ready for assembling the tacos.
- Assemble the tacos: On each tortilla, layer the roasted cauliflower, shredded red cabbage, sliced avocado, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle the tacos generously with the cilantro lime crema.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over. Enjoy these flavorful, healthy vegetarian tacos fresh and warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or jalapeño slices to your tacos.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute the Greek yogurt in the crema with a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the crema.
- Make sure to toss the cauliflower halfway during roasting for even cooking and browning.
- Warm tortillas thoroughly to prevent cracking when folding.
