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Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Tacos Recipe

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These Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Tacos are a flavorful and vibrant plant-based meal perfect for taco night. Roasted cauliflower is seasoned with an aromatic blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic, then paired with a crunchy purple cabbage slaw and a creamy cilantro lime cashew crema. Served on corn tortillas and accompanied by black beans and cilantro lime rice, these tacos are colorful, wholesome, and completely dairy-free.

Ingredients

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Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or any preferred oil)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cilantro Lime Cashew Crema

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 to 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Slaw

  • 2 1/2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Assembly & Sides

  • 8 small corn tortillas (for gluten free)
  • 2 cups instant pot cooked black beans
  • 1 batch cilantro lime rice
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Pico de gallo, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak cashews: Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak to soften while you prepare the other ingredients, about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius) to preheat for roasting the cauliflower.
  3. Chop cauliflower: Chop the large head of cauliflower into medium to small florets. Smaller florets will roast faster and become tender, ideal for tacos, while larger pieces will retain more crunch.
  4. Toss cauliflower with seasonings: In a large bowl, add the cauliflower florets and drizzle with the avocado oil. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat the cauliflower.
  5. Roast cauliflower: Spread the seasoned cauliflower out on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until edges start browning.
  6. Let cauliflower crisp: After about 25 minutes, turn the oven off and leave the cauliflower inside for an additional 5 minutes to develop slight crispness without burning. Oven times may vary.
  7. Make the slaw: While the cauliflower roasts, combine shredded purple cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss well to mix and let flavors meld.
  8. Prepare cilantro lime cashew crema: Once cashews are softened, drain them and add to a high-speed blender with cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and 1/2 cup water to start. Blend until smooth.
  9. Adjust water for consistency: Add additional water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time (up to about 1 cup total) to achieve desired creamy consistency for drizzling.
  10. Taste and season crema: Taste the crema and adjust salt or lime juice to balance flavors.
  11. Assemble tacos and serve: Warm the corn tortillas. Layer each with roasted cauliflower, a generous scoop of slaw, some pico de gallo, avocado slices, and drizzle with the cilantro lime cashew crema. Serve tacos alongside the instant pot black beans and cilantro lime rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • If you prefer a vegan crema without Greek yogurt, omit or use a dairy-free alternative in the slaw.
  • Use corn tortillas to keep this recipe gluten free.
  • Adjust chili powder and spices to your heat preference.
  • For quicker preparation, soak cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes, or if short on time, soak briefly and blend until smooth but slightly grainy.
  • Leftover cauliflower can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated.

Keywords: Vegan Tacos, Roasted Cauliflower, Plant-based, Cashew Crema, Mexican Vegan Recipe, Gluten-Free Tacos

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