Main Dishesbluejeanchef
Cauliflower Tacos
These colorful cauliflower tacos are as delicious as they are pretty. With a cashew crema, they are not only vegetarian, but vegan too.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 24h 45m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
- blender
- food processor
- oven
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
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.
apple cider vinegar1 cupwater1 cup⅓ cup watersugar1 tablespoonsalt1 teaspoon¼ teaspoon saltPinch of red pepper flakes
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.
water1 cup⅓ cup watersalt1 teaspoon¼ teaspoon salt
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.
olive oil2 tablespoonschili powder1 tablespooncumin1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoon¼ teaspoon saltfreshly ground black pepper
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.
Chopped fresh cilantro
Nutrition Facts
calories
536 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
2 tacos
fiber Content
14 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
2226 mg
protein Content
18 g
carbohydrate Content
70 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
16 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback0 Reviews
Loading reviews...