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Cauliflower Tacos

Cauliflower Tacos

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
SO PERFECT FOR TACO NIGHT! Completely vegetarian and so easy to make, topped with the best avocado crema sauce. SO GOOD.
5 stars (3 ratings)

Ingredients

for the avocado crema sauce

  • 1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded and peeled
  • ½ cup Mexican crema*
  • ⅓ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

for the tacos

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 (16-ounce) package riced cauliflower
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, optional
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup salsa, homemade or store-bought
  • tortillas, flour or corn

Instructions

for the avocado crema

  • Combine avocado, Mexican crema, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add 1/4 cup water in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

for the tacos

  • Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add cauliflower and onion; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, chili pepper, cumin, oregano and cinnamon until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in black beans and salsa. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and flavors have blended, about 4-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately in tortillas, topped with avocado crema.

Notes

*Mexican crema is a creamy, slightly tangy condiment (similar to sour cream and crème fraîche) and is used in a range of Mexican dishes from soups to stews and as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more.