Description
Crispy Baked Cauliflower Tacos are a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional tacos, featuring roasted cauliflower seasoned with spices and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cauliflower is golden brown and crispy.
- While the cauliflower is baking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the crispy cauliflower on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4.
- For added flavor, try adding a sprinkle of feta cheese or crumbled queso fresco on top of the tacos.
- You can also substitute the cauliflower with roasted sweet potatoes for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg