Description
Mexican street-style cauliflower tacos with cilantro lime crema bring zesty plant-based magic to your dinner table. Crispy roasted cauliflower meets creamy sauce, creating a delicious fusion that will make you crave these irresistible tacos again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- Corn or flour tortillas
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Cilantro Lime Crema and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Sliced avocado
- Pickled onions
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F, preparing for a crispy cauliflower transformation.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and spice blend, ensuring complete and even coating for maximum flavor absorption.
- Arrange seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet, creating space between pieces to achieve optimal roasting and caramelization.
- Roast cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform golden edges and crunchy texture.
- Simultaneously, craft the cilantro lime crema by blending sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until silky smooth.
- Taste the crema and fine-tune seasoning, adjusting for desired tanginess and richness.
- Gently warm tortillas in a dry skillet, heating 30 seconds per side to activate their softness and develop subtle char marks.
- Assemble tacos by layering roasted cauliflower onto warm tortillas, generously drizzling with cilantro lime crema.
- Enhance the taco experience by garnishing with complementary toppings like creamy avocado, zesty pickled onions, or crumbled cheese.
Notes
- Maximize crispiness by ensuring cauliflower florets are completely dry before seasoning and roasting to prevent steaming.
- Swap sour cream with vegan alternatives like cashew cream or coconut yogurt for plant-based dietary needs.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder or adding hot sauce for those who prefer more heat or milder flavors.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding protein-rich black beans or quinoa to make the tacos more filling and balanced.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg