Description
This Cauliflower Tacos Recipe is made with cauliflower, peppers, onion, soy sauce, sesame seeds, served on tortillas and garnished with cilantro and avocado slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 4 cups of chopped cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 bell peppers or poblano peppers, sliced
- 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 8-10 corn tortillas, warmed
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ cup homemade salsa verde or store bought salsa verde for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Avocado slices, for serving
Instructions
- In a large deep saucepan, heat up the oil and add the onion, cauliflower and peppers. Stir in the garlic and chili powder. Cook until the cauliflower starts to brown and the onion and peppers are soft, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes longer, stirring. Remove from heat and garnish with cilantro.
- Add the tortillas on a plate and place the filling in each tortilla.
- Garnish with sliced avocados and top with salsa verde. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Cut the cauliflower into similar-sized florets: To ensure even cooking, try to cut the cauliflower florets into similar sizes. This will help them cook at the same rate and result in a consistent texture.
- Dry the cauliflower before cooking: Moisture on the cauliflower can hinder browning and crispiness. After washing the cauliflower, make sure to pat it dry with a kitchen towel or paper towels before seasoning and cooking.
- Roast or sauté the cauliflower until golden brown: Aim to cook the cauliflower until it has a nice golden brown color. This will add flavor and a slightly crispy texture. Keep an eye on it as it cooks to avoid burning.
- Use parchment paper or a well-greased pan: If you're roasting the cauliflower in the oven, line the baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it well to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Adjust seasonings to taste: The suggested seasoning amounts in a recipe are a starting point. Feel free to adjust the spices, salt, and other seasonings to suit your preferences. Taste the cauliflower as you go and add more seasoning if needed.
- Prepare toppings and condiments in advance: To streamline the taco assembly process, prepare any toppings and condiments ahead of time. Chop vegetables, make sauces, and have everything ready to go so you can assemble the tacos quickly.
- Warm the tortillas before serving: Warm tortillas are more pliable and enjoyable to eat. You can warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap them in foil and heat them in the oven for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can wrap a stack of tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave them for a short time.
- Customize toppings to your liking: Cauliflower tacos are versatile, so feel free to get creative with your toppings. Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, sauces, or cheeses to personalize the flavor and texture of your tacos.
- Add freshness with citrus juice: Squeezing fresh lime or lemon juice over the assembled tacos can add a refreshing burst of acidity and enhance the flavors. Consider serving the tacos with lime wedges on the side for diners to squeeze over their tacos as desired.
- Enjoy immediately: Cauliflower tacos are best enjoyed right after assembling them to ensure the crispy cauliflower and fresh toppings are at their best. However, you can store leftovers separately and reheat them as needed for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 135.4
- Sugar: 1.2 g
- Sodium: 46.1 mg
- Fat: 0.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
- Fiber: 9.7 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
