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Easy Cauliflower Tacos

February 8, 2020 By Jess 13 Comments

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Hand’s up if you love Taco Tuesdays!

Easy Cauliflower Tacos
Well, here’s an easy and delicious recipe perfect for Tuesday or any weeknight meal.

These Easy Cauliflower Tacos are made in just 30 minutes so they’re a quick and delicious option for dinner.

What can you put in tacos instead of meat?

In this case, cauliflower works wonders! It provides the texture you want for a plant-based dinner option.

We’ve been including 2 plant-based or vegetarian meals into our dinner plans each week and these tacos are one of our go-to recipes.  They’re easy to make when you want a quick, healthy dinner!

Easy Cauliflower Tacos
How to make cauliflower tacos

Cauliflower:  A delicious and easy option, cauliflower is sautéed until a bit browned but still has a bit of a bite to it. Mixed with hot sauce for a delicious taco filling!

Hot Sauce: You can use your favourite hot sauce for this recipe so it’s easy to control how mild or spicy the dish is. I love a regular hot sauce like Frank’s or try a chipotle flavoured sauce for a bit of a smokier chile flavour.

Easy Cauliflower Tacos

Tortillas: I like to use small corn tortillas but you can use whatever type of tortillas you enjoy most. Warm them in a pan or in the oven before serving.

Toppings: Top tacos with your choice of red cabbage, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro, radishes, lime or more hot sauce if you’d like!

Here’s the thing, you can mix and match whatever toppings you like based on your tastes! Just choose the toppings you like most.

Easy Cauliflower Tacos

Easy Cauliflower Tacos

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower tacos, tacos, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos

These colourful and easy cauliflower tacos are a delicious plant-based meal. Make this satisfying and healthy dish for Taco Tuesday or any weeknight meal!

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Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 8 tortillas

Toppings (mix & match depending on your tastes)

  • 1-2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 jalapeno, slicied
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 2-3 radishes, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced

Instructions

  1. In a large frying pan set to medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Add in cauliflower and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

  2. Cook cauliflower for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and it reaches your desired consistency (I like it to still have a slight crunch). Tip: if the pan gets too hot (cauliflower is browning too much) turn to medium heat until desired consistency is reached.

  3. As the cauliflower is cooking, prep your toppings: slice cabbage, jalapenos, avocados, cilantro, radishes and limes.

  4. Once cauliflower is done cooking, taste and season cauliflower once more if needed with salt and pepper, then stir in hot sauce to finish.

  5. Make the tacos! Warm up the tortillas in a pan, the microwave or in the oven until pliable. Then serve with cauliflower and all the toppings. Squeeze lime juice on the tacos as a finising touch before enjoying!

Easy Cauliflower Tacos

Seriously, these tacos are so satisfying. I first shared this recipe on Instagram and one avid reader has sent me a couple of photos saying they make these cauliflower tacos EVERY WEEK!

So, if you’re looking to add some more plant-based meals into your dinner rotation, these tacos might just do the trick.

Easy Cauliflower Tacos
Looking for other plant-based meal options? Try my Chickpea Taco Bowls or one of my soup recipes.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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  1. Katherine | Love In My Oven

    February 13, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    I always giggle a little when I see cauliflower tacos, because once I made them and had told my husband I was making “tacos” and he was all excited to come home for dinner…then saw that they were cauliflower tacos. He was so disappointed, hah! But he ended up loving them. And I loved them too, so I KNOW these would be a hit!

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    • Jess

      February 13, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Such a funny story! I feel I may have also done this to my husband at one point too 🙂 BUT he now loves this recipe too!

      Reply
  2. Yvonne Langen

    February 13, 2020 at 2:46 am

    I love a veggie alternative that tastes as decadent and filling as the meaty original. These cauliflower tacos are no exception!

    Reply
    • Jess

      February 13, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks for the recipe love Yvonne! And you’re so right; the cauliflower has that same kind of ‘meatiness’ to it too!

      Reply
  3. Shailaja desai

    February 12, 2020 at 8:50 am

    This is a great idea instead of meat.. would love to give it a try sometime.. great clicks too

    Reply
    • Jess

      February 13, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Love to hear you’re going to try them sometime! I hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  4. Colleen

    February 12, 2020 at 6:54 am

    We are also having 2-3 meatless dinners per week, easing into more. So these tacos are a perfect addition. Thanks for this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Jess

      February 13, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      Love to hear that Colleen! I hope you enjoy the recipe for an upcoming meatless dinner too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nicoletta

    February 12, 2020 at 12:33 am

    The colors of these tacos are gorgeous, the texture is amazing, and I cannot wait to try them! Cauliflower is so good and good for you, this recipe is definitely a keeper!

    Reply
    • Jess

      February 13, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks for the recipe love Nicoletta! I hope you enjoy the recipe; they bring some serious colour to dinnertime 🙂

      Reply

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