Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Caramelized, spice-rubbed roasted cauliflower piled into warm corn tortillas with crunchy pickled jalapeños, avocado, and a smoky chipotle sour cream.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Spread in a single layer on a large sheet pan. Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing once halfway, until edges are deeply caramelized and crispy.
- 3
Make chipotle crema: combine sour cream, minced chipotle, adobo sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt. Refrigerate until needed.
- 4
Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable with a few char marks.
- 5
Assemble tacos: place a few avocado slices on each tortilla, add a spoonful of roasted cauliflower, and top with red cabbage and pickled jalapeños.
- 6
Drizzle generously with chipotle crema and scatter with fresh cilantro.
- 7
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
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