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Cauliflower Tacos
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Pickling Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 45 mins
 
These colorful cauliflower tacos are as delicious as they are pretty. With a cashew crema, they are not only vegetarian, but vegan too.
Course: Entrées, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: mexican
Keyword: tortilla, Tortillas, Chickpeas, Cauliflower, Tacos, Baked Cauliflower, garbanzo beans, taco, roasted cauliflower
Servings: 4
Calories: 536 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 Jalapeño peppers sliced
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
Pickled Red Cabbage:
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups thinly shredded red cabbage
Cashew Crema:
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • cup water
  • Zest from ½ lime
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. To make the Pickled Red Cabbage, bring the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to a boil in a small saucepan. Place the red cabbage in a bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the top. Let the cabbage cool to room temperature and then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to as long as 7 days.
  2. To make the Cashew Lime Crema, place the cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 20 to 60 minutes until the cashews are soft. Drain and place the nuts in a high-speed blender or food processor. Add the water, lime zest, lime juice and salt and process until the crema is smooth.
  3. Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
  4. Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Place the cauliflower, chickpeas, and shallots in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, salt and freshly ground black pepper and toss to coat. Spread the mixture out in a single layer on a large sheet pan.
  5. Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast the cauliflower for 30 to 35 minutes, tossing a couple times during the cooking process.
  6. When you are ready to serve, heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Brush both sides of the tortillas with oil and add each one to the pan for a few minutes on both sides.
  7. To assemble tacos, fill each tortillas with some of the cauliflower mixture. Remove the pickled red cabbage from the brine and place some on top of the cauliflower. Drizzle with the cashew crema and top with Jalapeño slices and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Tacos
Amount Per Serving (2 tacos)
Calories 536 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 2226mg93%
Potassium 1080mg31%
Carbohydrates 70g23%
Fiber 14g56%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 18g36%
Vitamin A 1364IU27%
Vitamin C 114mg138%
Calcium 218mg22%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.