Description
These Cauliflower Tacos with Cabbage Slaw are a quick, flavorful, and plant-based meal made with smoky roasted cauliflower and onions, creamy guacamole, and a fresh limey cabbage slaw. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and ready in about 35 minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Cayenne, to taste
- 3 cups sliced cabbage (about 1/4 large head)
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas
- 1 lime, juiced (for slaw)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for slaw)
- Salt, to taste (for slaw)
- 2 medium ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 lime, juiced (for guacamole)
- Salt, to taste (for guacamole)
- 6–8 corn tortillas (or almond/cassava tortillas for grain-free)
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss cauliflower and onion with oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne. Spread evenly on baking sheet and roast 20–25 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, make the slaw: toss sliced cabbage with lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Top with toasted pepitas.
- Make guacamole: mash avocados with lime juice and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Warm tortillas until pliable. Spread guacamole on each tortilla, top with roasted cauliflower and onion, and finish with cabbage slaw.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or chickpeas to the cauliflower mix for extra texture and protein.
- For a creamier version, drizzle with avocado ranch or top with cheese/sour cream if not vegan.
- Use shredded romaine, arugula, or carrot slaw instead of cabbage if preferred.
- Adjust cayenne for more or less heat.
- Double the recipe for a crowd—it’s always a hit at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting & Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
