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After making this recipe for years, I can confirm these foolproof roasted cauliflower tacos are quick to make and packed with flavor. They’re filled with good-for-you ingredients, like chopped roasted cauliflower and crispy baked chickpeas.
save this recipe!Scrambling for an easy and fan-favorite dinner? Look no further than these cauliflower tacos!
This low-effort meal dresses up nutritious cauliflower and protein-packed chickpeas as flavorful street tacos. The deliciousness doesn’t stop there. We’re talking pickled red cabbage and guac! Dinner is done in 45 minutes!
Reader rating
“I can’t say enough about how much I love this recipe. I’ve made it several times and even my die hard meat eaters enjoy it.” —Angela
Here’s what you’ll need
- Quick Slaw: A quick pickled red cabbage adds crunch to these tacos and helps to balance out the spice. You could also use pickled onions or even pickled jalapeños here!
- Avocado Crema: This quick version of our avocado crema is a blend of avocado, garlic, and seasonings. You can also use vegan queso in place of or in addition to the avocado sauce.
- Vegetarian Taco Filling: We’re using a combination of spiced cauliflower and chickpeas, roasted until crispy!
more taco topping ideas
The sky’s the limit when it comes to taco pairings! I like to serve dishes that can be served both on or next to the tacos.
- Mexican Street Corn Salad: The corn adds a sweet note that compliments the tangy cabbage slaw.
- Nopales (Cactus Paddles!): With a crunch like bell peppers, they add a nice bite to tacos.
- Pico De Gallo: What street tacos aren’t good with pico de gallo?
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos With Avocado Sauce
Ingredients
Cabbage Slaw
- 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage, 220g
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 45 mL
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp honey, or sugar for vegan alternative
- ¼ tsp salt
Chickpea Cauliflower Taco Filling
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry, 425g,
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, 30 mL
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cumin
Avocado Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 60 mL
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp cilantro
- salt and pepper, to taste
To serve
- 8 small flour tortillas, or corn
Instructions
- Slaw: Combine all of the Slaw ingredients in a non-metal bowl and set aside. Stir every once in a while.
- Bake Filling: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Toss together all Taco Filling ingredients.Spread onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until slightly browned and crisp.
- Sauce: Meanwhile, combine all Sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
- Assemble: Spoon filling evenly onto 8 tortillas. Top with a heaping spoonful of slaw and avocado sauce. Serve immediately or store separately until ready to eat.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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I tried this recipe today and it was delicious. I substituted regular paprika for smoked and it gave it a really great flavor. It’s loaded with flavor.
This is a great recipe, we loved it! Super filling and flavorful. I left out the oil in the sauce and added just a little water, it turned out wonderfully.
We love this recipe and have made it many times. Always fresh and delicious. Pairs well with fresh squeezed margaritas. Thank you!
Insane-in-the-membrane good. I subbed sweet potatoes for chickpeas and put the empty sheet pan in the oven while it got to temp so the veggies browned nicely. I used lemon EVOO in the avocado crema and it. was. spectacular. 5 stars. Would eat again and again and again.
Super Recipe Thanks 😊
I need recipes for my air Frier please as I have not used it yet plus
not vegetarian Thank you Catherine.
Here are our favorite air fryer recipes! The whole site is vegetarian so everything won’t include meat 😀
I am feeling hungry thank you for your recipes😘♥️
I have made this recipe many times and just made it again tonight, and felt compelled to add a review. These tacos are crazy good, and super easy to make. I highly recommended making them ASAP, and then adding them to your regular meal rotation. They are that good!!’
I’m so happy to hear you loved it, Susan!! 😀
Absolutely delicious! I love this recipe and it’s definitely a fan favorite every time I make it!!
Absolutely a delishous recipe!
I will make it again and again
So happy to hear it, Trisha! 😀