Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Crema Recipe
These Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Crema offer a flavorful and healthy vegetarian meal, featuring roasted spiced cauliflower and a creamy avocado dressing, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Taco Filling
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
Avocado Crema
- 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
- 1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Taco Toppings
- 8 corn tortillas, 6 inches, warmed
- 1 cup shredded cabbage, green and purple
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1–2 limes, for serving
Instructions
- Make the Taco Filling: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and sea salt. Add the bite-sized cauliflower pieces and toss thoroughly to coat them with the spice mixture. Spread the cauliflower evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the florets are tender and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Make the Avocado Crema: While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the avocado crema. In a small blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocados, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, water, garlic clove, lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the crema is too thick, add additional water one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas. Spread a generous layer of the avocado crema onto each tortilla. Top with a handful of shredded cabbage, roasted cauliflower florets, diced avocado, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Finish with a fresh squeeze of lime juice over the top to enhance all the flavors. Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant cauliflower tacos.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for a smooth, creamy crema.
- Adjust chili powder and cumin quantities to your preferred spice level.
- For gluten-free tacos, ensure tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- You can make the avocado crema ahead and keep refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Optional: Add hot sauce or sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
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