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Fresh cauliflower tacos served on a colorful plate with toppings.

Cauliflower Tacos

Quick and easy roasted cauliflower tacos topped with a cilantro lime crema. A simple weeknight dinner that is flexible and forgiving with ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 8 small tortillas

Cilantro Lime Crema

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 unit Juice of 1 lime

Toppings

  • Toppings of your choice (e.g. avocado, salsa, radishes)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Roasting

  • Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden.
  • Around the 15-minute mark, check the cauliflower for doneness and adjust time as needed.

Prepare Crema

  • While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the cilantro lime crema by mixing chopped cilantro, sour cream or yogurt, and lime juice in a bowl.

Assemble Tacos

  • Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
  • Assemble the tacos by placing roasted cauliflower in the tortillas and drizzling with cilantro lime crema.
  • Add any additional toppings as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

These tacos are flexible; feel free to swap ingredients based on your preferences. Leftover roasted cauliflower can be used in other dishes.
Keyword Cauliflower Tacos, Easy Dinner, Taco Recipe, Vegetarian Tacos, Weeknight Meal