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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Creamed Avocado

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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
Cauliflower tacos with purple cabbage and green sauce
Taco ingredients arranged on colorful background
Instructions Ingredients

Cauliflower Taco

  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    (click here to make your own!)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1 lime
  • 10 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • ⅓ cup roughly chopped cilantro

Creamed Avocado Topping

  • 1 avocado
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from 1 lime
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
Cookbook icon for 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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2.

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.

Roasted cauliflower pieces on a baking sheet
3.

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

Blender with avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime, and oil
4.

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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5.

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.

Hand garnishing tacos with cilantro and green sauce
6.

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
Bowl filled with fresh cauliflower florets on tabletop

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

Yellow liquid in a white bowl

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

Shredded purple cabbage in a white bowl

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

Bowl of fresh cilantro leaves on a light background

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

Sliced avocado in a bowl on colorful background

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

Bowl of garlic cloves on a light background

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

Lime slices arranged in a pastel-colored bowl

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

Bowl of smooth, creamy yogurt on colorful background

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

DIY Taco Seasoning

Servings: 2 tablespoons
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Mix all the spices together in a small bowl.
  • Store spice mixture in a small container with a lid until ready to use.
Mother and child mixing spices in a bowl
Tip!

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

REFERENCES:

Cauliflower Tacos Recipe adapted from
https://themodernproper.com/roasted-cauliflower-tacos

Taco Seasoning Recipe adapted from
https://www.nutrition.va.gov/Recipes/DressingsSaucesSeasonings/docs/Taco-SeasoningJUL2021.pdf

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