Spiced Cauliflower Tacos

Name: Spiced Cauliflower Tacos | Taylor Farms
Prep time: 50 to 65 Min.
Cook time: 50 to 65 Min.
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package of Taylor Farms Rainbow Cauliflower; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 8 small corn or flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges for serving; Sour cream or Greek yogurt for garnish; Salsa or hot sauce for added flavor; Salt and pepper to taste

In this complicated world, one thing seems to bring everyone together: Tacos! That is, unless you’re a vegetarian (cue the sad slide whistle). It’s time for that to change (cue the happy music). Vegetarians can now join the fiesta with this delectable recipe for Spiced Cauliflower Tacos. You’ll start with the fresh, healthy Taylor Farms Cauliflower florets (rainbow cauliflower works, too!) in place of the meat that would normally go into your tacos. It’s always trimmed, washed, and ready to eat or cook from Taylor Farms—plus it’s sustainably grown and a mighty source of vitamins C and K, as well as potassium and calcium.

Don’t let the cauliflower fool you: This is a dish that takes advantage of the zesty blend of southwestern flavors, as you’ll be coating and roasting the cauliflower with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. After warming your tortillas, you’ll fill them with the newly-spiced cauliflower and top off your tacos with shredded red cabbage, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Total TIME:
50 to 65 Min.

SERVINGS:
4

Ingredients

1 package of Taylor Farms Cauliflower Florets
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges for serving
Sour cream or Greek yogurt for garnish (optional)
Salsa or hot sauce for added flavor (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the cauliflower evenly with the seasoning.
Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender and slightly browned.
While the cauliflower is roasting, warm the tortillas in the oven or on a stovetop.
Assemble the tacos: Place some roasted rainbow cauliflower on each tortilla, then top with shredded red cabbage, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve the tacos with lime wedges for squeezing over the top and garnish with sour cream or Greek yogurt and salsa or hot sauce, if desired. Enjoy!

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Cauliflower

First of all, did mother nature really get creative to naturally produce rainbow cauliflower? Well, almost. The colored varieties of cauliflower are created by combining cauliflower with other plants. Your green cauliflower is actually a combined breed of cauliflower and broccoli, while purple cauliflower is not-so-secretly a type of purple broccoli, and orange cauliflower draws its color from beta carotene.

Now that you’ve amazed everyone with your Rainbow Cauliflower Tacos, you may have some of that tasty vegetable left over. What to do? Rainbow Cauliflower recipes abound:

Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower Salad: You’ll roast the cauliflower as you did in this recipe, but without the seasoning. Instead, toss the cauliflower with fresh herbs and your favorite dressing to make a robust, unexpected side dish.
Oven-roasted Cauliflower Parmesan: Get your garlic, lemon, and olive oil ready for this creative treat. This time, you’ll slice the cauliflower thin to boost the caramelization process (yum!). After roasting it, you’ll mix your garlic and olive oil concoction, and top it with walnuts, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese.
Rainbow Cauliflower Gratin: Can you ever go wrong with a coating of cheese and breadcrumbs? Not likely. You’ll add a few green beans along with your rainbow cauliflower, top them with your cheesy sauce and breadcrumbs, and bake in the oven for a new twist on casserole that will surprise and delight your guests.