Cauliflower Tacos

These Roasted Cauliflower Tacos are a fabulous meatless version of taco. Taco spiced, roasted cauliflower is topped with pickled onions and an avocado lime sauce work together to create a delicious vegan taco. 

My husband and I have found this great taco place that we like to sneak away to for lunch dates.

It was there I fell in love with Cauliflower Tacos.

Cauliflower Tacos

This Cauliflower Taco was made with seasoned roasted cauliflower topped with pickled onions and an avocado lime sauce.

These meatless tacos were made with just a few simple ingredients. But it was the attention to the flavors and textures of these Cauliflower Tacos that made these tacos irresistible!

Cauliflower may sound like an odd choice for a vegetarian taco, but the roasted cauliflower takes on a meaty texture. And the contrast of sharp pickled onions, with a luscious avocado sauce, these Vegetarian Tacos are not lacking ANY flavor!

Ingredients for Cauliflower Tacos

• Head of Cauliflower
• Taco Seasoning
• Ripe Avocados
• Fresh Limes
• Pickled Red Onions
• 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.

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, place roasted cauliflower onto tortilla or lettuce wrap.
• Top with pickled red onions and drizzle with avocado sauce.

Notes on Vegetarian Cauliflower Tacos

• If you are not vegan, these Veggie Tacos are great topped with queso fresco as well.
• Be sure to roast the cauliflower until tender, browned, and caramelized. That caramelized flavor is essential for the cauliflower taco meat.
• 1 head of cauliflower is about 3-4 cups florets.
• Use corn tortillas, flour tortillas, gluten-free tortillas or even lettuce wraps to serve Cauliflower Tacos.

If you liked these Veggie Tacos, you may like:

• Easy Lentil Tacos with Avocado Cream
• Easy Bean Burritos with Hidden Veggies
• Baked Sweet Potato Nachos with Avocado Cilantro Cream
• Mexican Quinoa Salad
• Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

Cauliflower Tacos Recipe

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Mexican Cauliflower Tacos

Mexican spiced roasted cauliflower is topped with an avocado cream for a delicious and healthy, vegan Veggie Taco. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Cauliflower Tacos

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 147 kcal

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

• Pickled Red Onions
• tortillas
• queso freso or feta cheese optional

Instructions

Roast Cauliflower

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut Cauliflower into florets.

3. Drizzle cauliflower with olive oil and season with taco seasoning. Spread out on large baking sheet. 

4. Roast for 30-40 minutes, until tender and browned, flipping once during the cooking process.

Make Avocado Lime Sauce

1. Place ripe avocado in blender or mini food processor.

2. Add in fresh lime juice, lime zest, and salt to food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides if needed.

Assemble Vegetable Tacos

1. To serve Cauliflower Tacos, place roasted cauliflower onto tortilla or lettuce wrap.
2. Top with pickled red onions and drizzle with avocado sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Mexican Cauliflower Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g 17%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 341mg 14%

Potassium 673mg 19%

Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 3g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 1.5%

Vitamin C 90.1%

Calcium 3.8%

Iron 4.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.