Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
Look no further for a hearty, delicious plant based dinner. These roasted cauliflower tacos are packed with bright, savory flavors and easy to whip up any night of the week.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $8
Equipment
- High speed blender
- Large rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
Roasted Cauliflower:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Avocado Lime Crema:
- 1 large avocado, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
To serve:
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 red onion, sliced and pickled or simply raw red onion
- 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Arrange cauliflower on a large baking sheet and add onion powder, chili powder, paprika, salt and olive oil. Toss to coat evenly and roast for 35-45 minutes, stirring halfway through until cauliflower is tender and browned all over.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, make the crema.
Lime avocado crema:
- Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning.
To serve:
- Warm tortilla by charring on a gas stove open flame or microwaving for 10-20 seconds or so.
- On each tortilla, spread with the avocado crema, add the cauliflower, and top with pickled onions, queso fresco, cilantro and lime. Enjoy!
Notes
If you're not gluten-free, use your favorite flour tortillas.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
