Cauliflower Tacos with Slaw
Roasted cauliflower gets crisp edges and smoky spice, tucked into tortillas with crunchy slaw.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Dairy
Cauliflower florets roast until browned and tender, seasoned with chili and cumin, then piled into warm tortillas with a tangy cabbage slaw. A drizzle of chipotle crema ties it together, making these tacos a satisfying meatless option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chipotle crema
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Method
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Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until browned and tender.
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While the cauliflower roasts, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
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Whisk together the lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then pour over the cabbage and toss to coat. Set the slaw aside to marinate while the cauliflower finishes roasting.
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and heat in the oven for the last 5 minutes of roasting.
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Divide the roasted cauliflower among the warm tortillas and top each with a spoonful of slaw.
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Drizzle with chipotle crema and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
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Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
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Cauliflower Tacos with Slaw
Cauliflower florets roast until browned and tender, seasoned with chili and cumin, then piled into warm tortillas with a tangy cabbage slaw. A drizzle of chipotle crema ties it together, making these tacos a satisfying meatless option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
45 min 4 servings 365 cal
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chipotle crema
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- 3
Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast, stirring once halfway through, until browned and tender.
- 4
While the cauliflower roasts, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
- 5
Whisk together the lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then pour over the cabbage and toss to coat. Set the slaw aside to marinate while the cauliflower finishes roasting.
- 6
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and heat in the oven for the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- 7
Divide the roasted cauliflower among the warm tortillas and top each with a spoonful of slaw.
- 8
Drizzle with chipotle crema and sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
- 9
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.