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Cauliflower Tacos

Delicious vegetarian tacos made with spicy parmesan roasted cauliflower in a whole wheat tortilla and served with homemade coleslaw.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Low Fat
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Assemble 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 268kcal
Author Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup ground parmesan
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 12 whole-wheat tortillas
  • Fresh cilantro to garnish
  • ½ avocado chopped, to garnish
  • Lime wedges to serve

For the coleslaw salad:

  • ¼ purple cabbage and ¼ green cabbage or 3 cups slaw mix
  • 2 avocados peeled and pitted
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

Instructions

For the cauliflower tacos:

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets.
  • To a large bowl, whisk the eggs together with oil and hot sauce.
  • Prepare a large ziplock bag and add in the Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the egg mixture and toss to get all pieces nicely coated.
  • Next, transfer to the ziplock bag, close it and shake to evenly coat all the cauliflower pieces.
  • Place the florets on the prepared baking tray and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the coleslaw salad:

  • Meanwhile, using a mandolin, carefully shred the cabbage very thinly. Set aside in a medium bowl.
  • To a small food processor, add the avocado, garlic, yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
  • Pour ¾ of the avocado sauce over the shredded cabbage and toss well to combine.

To make the tacos:

  • To assemble the tacos, add the baked cauliflower and top with coleslaw salad. Drizzle with the remaining sauce, garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped avocado. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!

Notes

  • Hot sauce: instead of adding hot sauce, you may use a mild buffalo sauce 
  • Tortilla: you can use any of your favorite low carb tortillas 
  • Yogurt: plain yogurt was used to make the coleslaw dressing. You can use dairy-free or Greek yogurt.
  • This taco is vegetarian friendly but can be made vegan by skipping the eggs or using egg substitutes. Use dairy-free yogurt and vegan parmesan.
  • Make ahead: consider making the coleslaw ahead and cutting and preparing the cauliflower the day before. Store the cut cauliflower in a bowl filled with water in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg