Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Spice up your Taco Tuesday with a twist! These flavorful Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos topped with a Creamy Avocado Sauce are not delicious but also packed with nutrients. Cauliflower, known for its anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants combines perfectly with the creamy avocados and fiber-rich black beans in this dish. Dive into this tasty recipe that will make you reconsider your taco choices! Here’s how you can prepare a dish of Roasted Cauliflower Tacos.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 (2 tacos each)
Oven Temperature: 425°F (220°C)
Ingredients
For the Roasted Cauliflower
1 cauliflower head, chopped into florets
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
Salt and pepper to your liking
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
2 ripe avocados
1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
Juice, from one lime
1 minced garlic clove
Salt to taste
For Assembly
8 corn tortillas
A can of black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup of shredded red cabbage
Fresh cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix the cauliflower florets in a bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
- Spread out the cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes until it turns golden and tender, remembering to stir halfway through.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the avocado sauce by blending avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic and salt in a food processor until smooth.
- Warm up the tortillas in a skillet or oven for about half a minute on each side.
- Fill each tortilla with cauliflower pieces, black beans, red cabbage shreds. Drizzle with avocado sauce and top with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Spread a spoonful of avocado sauce on each tortilla before assembling. Add cauliflower, black beans and shredded cabbage on top.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve right away.
Indulge, in these nutrient-packed tacos that show how eating healthily can be both enjoyable and fulfilling!
These zesty roasted cauliflower tacos offer a blend of flavors and textures that cater to both your palate and your health goals. The crunchy seasoned cauliflower forms a foundation complemented by the smooth avocado sauce for an extra touch. Loaded with fiber, fats and plant-based proteins, this dish shows how nutritious ingredients can combine to create a meal that’s both decadent and wholesome. Whether you follow a healthy lifestyle or aim to include plant-based options in your meals, these tacos are bound to become a beloved choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and prepare to savor a burst of flavors that will nourish your body!
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