Description
Delight in these Crispy Cauliflower Tacos, a healthy and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, packed with texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower (about 2 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cups shredded cabbage (green or a mix of red and green)
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2–3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 12–16 corn or flour tortillas
- Optional Garnishes: sliced avocado, crumbled cotija cheese (or vegan feta), fresh jalapeño slices, extra cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and cauliflower by positioning racks and preheating to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Wash and dry the cauliflower, cut into florets.
- Make the batter by whisking together the flour, cornstarch, and spices, then gradually adding the almond milk until smooth.
- Bake the cauliflower by coating florets in batter, placing them on baking sheets, drizzling with oil, and baking for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the tangy slaw by combining cabbage, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl, adding a lime juice dressing.
- Blend the smoky chipotle crema in a blender with yogurt, chipotle peppers, lime juice, and garlic until smooth.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling the tacos with crispy cauliflower, slaw, crema, and optional garnishes.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and use corn tortillas. Store components separately for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg