Description
Mexican-inspired Cauliflower Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema blend crispy roasted cauliflower and zesty sauces for a mouthwatering plant-based feast. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors make this dish a perfect choice for weekend gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium cauliflower
- Corn or flour tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper
Crema and Toppings:
- 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime (juice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sliced avocado
- Pickled onions
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for transforming cauliflower into crispy, golden morsels.
- Massage cauliflower florets with olive oil and spice blend, ensuring each piece receives a thorough, even coating of cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange seasoned cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal caramelization and crispiness during the 20-25 minute roasting process.
- Craft the cilantro lime crema by combining sour cream with fresh cilantro, zesty lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- Pulse the crema ingredients until achieving a silky, uniform texture, tasting and adjusting seasonings to create a balanced, bright sauce.
- Gently warm tortillas in a dry skillet for approximately 30 seconds per side, developing subtle char marks and enhancing their pliability.
- Assemble tacos by layering roasted cauliflower inside tortillas, generously drizzling with cilantro lime crema, and garnishing with optional toppings like creamy avocado slices, tangy pickled onions, or crumbled cheese.
Notes
- Roast cauliflower at high heat to achieve maximum crispiness and caramelization without making it soggy.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor profile, ensuring the cumin, paprika, and chili powder are not older than 6 months.
- Swap dairy-based crema with cashew cream for a vegan version by blending soaked cashews with lime juice and cilantro.
- Pat cauliflower completely dry before seasoning to help spices stick and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg