Description
Cauliflower tacos with cilantro lime crema are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, offering a fresh and healthy alternative that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower florets: One medium head (about four cups when chopped)
- Olive oil: Two tablespoons
- Cumin: One teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: One teaspoon
- Garlic powder: Half a teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Corn tortillas: Eight small
- Fresh cilantro: A quarter cup, chopped
- Lime juice: Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed juice
- Sour cream: Half a cup
Instructions
- Wash the cauliflower thoroughly, remove the leaves, and cut into small florets.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cauliflower florets and sprinkle with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Toss to coat.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, and chopped cilantro to make the cilantro lime crema.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet, fill with roasted cauliflower, drizzle with crema, and garnish with extra cilantro.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Always preheat the oven for proper caramelization.
- Ensure every piece of cauliflower is well-coated with seasoning.
- Warm tortillas to prevent breaking.
- Mix the crema well for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cauliflower tacos, cilantro lime crema, vegetarian tacos, healthy tacos