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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Creamed Avocado

August 6, 2025 Recipes

Cauliflower Tacos?!

This delicious roasted cauliflower taco recipe with creamy avocado topping is easy, healthy, ready in 30 minutes and makes a perfect meatless meal! Ideal for taco Tuesday, or any day really!

Servings: 5
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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Instructions  Ingredients

Cauliflower Taco

Creamed Avocado Topping

Instructions  Instructions
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1.

Preheat oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
Lightly grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

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In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, taco seasoning, and lime juice, then spread out on the greased baking sheet.

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Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender with crispy edges.

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While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the creamed avocado. In a food processor or small blender, add the avocado, garlic, yogurt, salt, lime juice, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.

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Heat ½ teaspoon of the remaining oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add one tortilla to hot oil and cook until toasty and warmed, about 30 seconds per side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding additional oil to the skillet for each, as needed. Wrap toasted tortillas in a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm.

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Divide the roasted cauliflower between the tortillas. Top evenly with shredded cabbage and cilantro. Drizzle with creamed avocado and serve.

What makes this recipe a great choice  icon What makes this recipe a great choice
Caulflower

Cauliflower is high in fiber and vitamin C, which supports digestion and immune health.

Olive Oil

Olive oil contains heart-healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation.

Red CAbbage

Red cabbage is packed with antioxidants and vitamin K, which supports bone health.

Cilantro

Cilantro adds flavor and may help the body naturally get rid of some toxins.

Avacado

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and potassium, which support heart and muscle health.

Garlic

Garlic has natural compounds that may help boost your immune system.

Lime Juice

Lime juice adds a burst of vitamin C, which helps the body heal and absorb iron.

Yogurt

Yogurt adds protein, creaminess, and calcium for strong bones and teeth.

DIY Taco Seasoning

Servings: 2 tablespoons
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Taco Seasoning
Tip!

Double the size of this recipe then store leftover taco seasoning in a cool, dry place for future use!

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Side-Lying Hold

  1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
  2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
  3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
  4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

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Cross-Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
  2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
  3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

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Clutch or “Football” Hold

  1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
  2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
  3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

CRADLE-HOLD​

Cradle Hold

  1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
  2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
  3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
  4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
  5. Reverse for the left breast.

This hold is useful when:

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Laid-Back Hold

  1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
  2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
  3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

This hold is useful when: