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Chipotle Roasted Cauliflower Tacos on a rack with another taco in the background.
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Chipotle Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

How can I want more? Chipotle Roasted Cauliflower Tacos leave nothing to be desired.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 237kcal
Author Jen

Ingredients

Roast Cauliflower

  • 2 lbs. or 1 medium head or 3-4 cups white cauliflower cored and cut into small/medium pieces
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bulb garlic or 1 tablespoon powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons chipotle chili peppers in adobo sauce - chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, dried
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar - coconut or brown
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 or 2 Tablespoons lime + zest

Smashed Avocado

  • 2 avocado ripe
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2-1 lime squeeze

Tortillas and Garnish

  • 8 small tortillas cooktop roasted
  • 1/4 or 1/2 cup red onion - thin sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro - chopped
  • hot sauce and lime
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Position two racks on with space between on the center racks. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, add oil, garlic, adobo peppers, salt, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, sugar, pepper, lime and zest. Add cauliflower to a large bowls, then distribute paste and mix until evenly coated. Divide between two large sheet pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender, stirring halfway through. For crisp edges, broil each pan until browned and toasty, about three minutes.

Smash or Slice Avocado

  • Scoop the flesh of two avocado into a bowl and smash lightly with a fork. Add salt and lime, then mix again.

Taco Assembly

  • However you choose or for ease in eating:
    Avocado on one side, cauliflower in the middle, (optional: yogurt/sour cream) red onion on the other. Cilantro squeeze of lime and hot sauce over the top.
    Fold, hold and savor every sparky bite.

Notes

Adapted from this inspiring blogger.
  • Leftovers stealthy leftovers. Cauliflower makes the best egg breakfast. 
  • Often times, I purchase a two-pound bag of cauliflower florets at Costco, then cut the larger into smaller pieces. 
  • Spice can be scaled by way of chili powder, adobo peppers, and paprika.
  • Garlic can be scaled by cloves or using less powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg