Vegan Tacos
This is a vegan taco recipe that is full of flavour thanks to delicious roasted cauliflower!
Cauliflower has become a hero vegetable in the last few years, whether it's used to make pizza crust, fishless ceviche or a carb-less version of rice, etc. We think it's agreed that actually cauliflower is a pretty tasty vegetable and it makes a delicious filling. No more bland and mushy boiled cauliflower! Roasted cauliflower tastes amazing even just prepared simply by adding a drizzle of olive oil and salt.
For this recipe, we rub our cauliflower with a full-flavoured paste made with white tahini, our bestselling Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste, garlic cloves and lemon juice. It's then all whizzed up into one mixture that we add to the cauliflower before roasting.
To serve with your tacos we recommend adding a spoonful of warm smoky Gran Luchito Refried Beans into your Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps. This not only makes your tacos taste amazing but also provides the perfect base for holding the cauliflower bits in place.
Finally, add a bit of quick Homemade Guacamole on top, Gran Luchito Tomatillo Salsa and vegan creme fraiche to balance the heat, then there's nothing else to do but enjoy them!
We think these Roasted Cauliflower Tacos are great paired with Vegan Nachos. Be sure to check out our Vegan Mexican Recipes for more inspiration, as well as our blog What Are Refried Beans.
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Serves 4
Prep 20MINS
Cook 25MINS
Ingredients
- ½ cup white tahini paste
- 1 teaspoon Gran Luchito Chipotle Paste
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pack of Gran Luchito Refried Beans
- 8 Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
To serve:
- 1 cup of vegan creme fraiche
- 1 jar Gran Luchito Tomatillo Salsa
- 1 handful of coriander, roughly chopped
KCAL:
154
FAT:
11g
Saturates:
3.6g
Carbs:
10.3g
Sugars:
2.0g
Fibre:
1.5g
Protein:
4.1g
Salt:
0.6g
Nutrition: PER SERVING
Method
- Add to a food processor the tahini paste, Chipotle Paste, garlic cloves, lemon, black peppercorns and salt. Whizz it all up until the ingredients are mixed into a thick paste and then set aside.
- Remove the outer leaves of your cauliflower and cut them into small florets (bite size), place them in a large bowl and add the chipotle tahini mixture. With your hands rub all the florets with the paste.
- Preheat the oven to 180˚C (360˚F). Arrange cauliflower on a lined baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and bake for 25 minutes until the edges develop a light char.
- In the meantime prepare a quick guacamole, add the flesh of your avocado bowl, the lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, mash your avocado roughly with a fork, taste and reserve.
- In a small pan add your Refried Beans and heat them. At the same time warm up the Soft Taco Wraps over a hot pan. You can keep them warm by wrapping them in a tea towel.
- Put your tacos together by first adding a smear of refried beans into your warm soft tacos, then add a generous amount of roasted Cauliflower on top, add a bit of guacamole, a spoonful of creme fraiche and perhaps a spoonful of Tomatillo Salsa too!
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FAQ'S
What do you put in vegan tacos?
Build tacos with warm corn tortillas, homemade or store-bought salsa, vegan sour cream (if using), sliced avocado, and chopped coriander. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges for squeezing over.
Are veggie tacos good for you?
Lower in Calories and Fat: Compared to meat-based tacos, veggie tacos are generally lower in calories and saturated fat. They offer a guilt-free option for those aiming to maintain a healthy weight or reduce their intake of animal products.
How to eat tacos properly?
To eat tacos properly, hold them with your hands, take small bites, savour the flavours, and feel free to customise with toppings and salsas as you go.