Spicy Cauliflower Tacos

A flavor-packed vegetarian dish

The best thing about cauliflower is how versatile it is. You can slice it, rice it, mash it, or divide it into florets and roast, grill, batter and fry, sauté, or add to sauces and curries.

This World Vegetarian Day (October 1), SEEMA gives you a quick recipe for cauliflower tacos. Don’t worry, they are popular with vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Feel free to make your own spice mix or grab a packet of your favorite store-bought taco seasoning. Make sure the cauliflowers are caramelized but stay slightly crunchy. Wrap these flavor-packed florets in tortillas, then top with a crunchy slaw, or sliced radishes and onions, and drizzle it all with a a cool jalapeño lime crema.

To make it vegan, sub in cashew cream instead.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER TACOS

INGREDIENTS:

For the Spice Mix:

1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp oregano and cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt to taste

For the Cauliflower:

1 head cauliflower divided into florets
1-2 tbsp canola (or avocado) oil
Chickpeas (optional)
Warmed tortillas

Fixings and Toppings (Your Choice):

Jalapeño crema (recipe below)
Sliced radishes
Red cabbage
Sliced red onions
Sliced avocado or guacamole
Sliced jalapeños
Fresh lime

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Mix the spices in a small bowl, or have your taco seasoning ready.
3. Toss the cauliflower florets with oil, and then sprinkle with the spice mix. Toss well to coat the florets evenly. If using chickpeas, toss the chickpeas in the same mix.
4. Spread the spiced cauliflower and chickpeas (if using) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes, turning them once in between.
5. In the meantime, warm your tortillas, make the crema, and get your fixings ready.
6. Once the cauliflower is done, simply fill your tortilla, then add radish, onions, or slaw, squeeze some fresh lime, and drizzle with the jalapeño crema.
7. Enjoy!

JALAPENO CREMA

INGREDIENTS:

1 ripe avocado
1 jalapeño
Lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (or cashews soaked in water to make it vegan)
Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix all of the ingredients in a blender or mixer.