Whether you are looking for more plant based recipes or just want to enjoy a healthier spin on tacos, you will LOVE these Cauliflower Tacos. Made with seasoned, roasted cauliflower and finished with an avocado cream–these vegan tacos are incredible!
Looking for more Meatless Mexican Recipes? Check out Lentil Tacos, Bean Burritos, Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna, and Veggie Tostadas.
Cauliflower Tacos
This Cauliflower Taco were inspired by my favorite local Taco joint.
It was there, I decided to try cauliflower tacos–and I instantly fell in love with this plant based taco.
I have to say, I was skeptical at first of cauliflower in a taco–but I figured it was worth a try and worst case I would fill up on chips and guac if the taco wasn’t my thing.
But the contrast of the crispy roasted cauliflower to the creamy, bright avocado sauce was absolute perfection, and I knew I had to recreate for myself to enjoy at home–and to share with you!
These meatless tacos were made with just a few simple ingredients. But it is the attention to the flavors and textures of these Cauliflower Tacos that made these tacos irresistible!
Ingredients for Cauliflower Tacos
- Head of Cauliflower
- Taco Seasoning
- Ripe Avocados
- Fresh Limes
- Tortillas of your choice for serving
How to Make Cauliflower Tacos
Step One: Roast Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut Cauliflower into florets.
- Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil and season with taco seasoning.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, until tender and browned, flipping once during the cooking process. Be sure to roast the cauliflower until tender, browned, and caramelized. That caramelized flavor is essential for the cauliflower taco meat.
Step Two: Make Avocado Sauce
- Place ripe avocado in blender or mini food processor.
- Add in fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt to food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if needed.
Step Three: Assemble Vegetable Tacos
- To serve Cauliflower Tacos, use corn tortillas, flour tortillas, gluten-free tortillas or even lettuce wraps to serve Cauliflower Tacos.
- Top each tortilla or wrap with the roasted cauliflower and then drizzle generously with the avocado sauce.
- You can also add Pickled Red Onions for tang and texture and some fresh cilantro, if desired.
- If you are not vegan, these Veggie Tacos are great topped with queso fresco as well.
If you liked these Veggie Tacos, you may like:
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
Avocado Lime Sauce
- 1 Ripe Avocado
- 1 fresh lime juice and zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For Serving
- tortillas
- queso freso or feta cheese optional
- Pickled Red Onions optional
- chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
Roast Cauliflower
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut Cauliflower into florets.
- Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil and season with taco seasoning. Spread out on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 30-40 minutes, until tender and browned, flipping once during the cooking process.
Make Avocado Lime Sauce
- Place ripe avocado in a blender or mini food processor. Add in fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt to food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if needed. If you need to thin out your sauce, add in 1 tablespoon of cold water.
Assemble Vegetable Tacos
- To serve Cauliflower Tacos, place roasted cauliflower onto tortilla or lettuce wrap. Drizzle with avocado sauce and top with pickled red onions, cilantro, and cheese if using.
This was perfect for getting my kiddos to eat their veggies. Thanks for sharing!
WAHOO for kids eating veggies! So glad you all enjoyed Allison and thank you for taking the time to review.
I love this idea! I never thought about replacing meat with roasted cauliflower and it is genius! So delicious and perfect for meatless Mondays!
I am so glad this recipe inspired you to try something new Taylor and that you enjoyed it!