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Baja Cauliflower Tacos

Vegetarian Baja-style tacos with oven-roasted cauliflower, warm corn tortillas, crisp cabbage-carrot slaw, and a sour cream-lime sauce. Fresh whole limes keep the sauce bright and tangy.

15 min prep25 min cook4 servingsmedium
Cuisine
Baja Mexican
Energy
296 calories per serving
Protein
7.6 g per serving
Carbs
39.7 g per serving
Fat
14.6 g per serving
Sodium
643 mg per serving

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  • cauliflower florets-1.5 lb
  • packaged corn tortillas-8 each
  • green cabbage-8 oz
  • carrots-4 oz
  • fresh limes-3 each
  • sour cream-0.5 cups
  • olive oil-2 tbsp
  • chili powder-1 tsp
  • kosher salt-1 tsp
  • water-1 tsp
  • ground cumin-0.5 tsp
  • garlic powder-0.5 tsp
1
Preheat and prep
Oven
Cutting Board
Box grater
Citrus zester
Citrus juicer
Chef's knife

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut any large cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces, thinly shred the green cabbage and carrots if needed, zest 1 lime, juice 2 limes, and cut the remaining lime into wedges.

Keep fingers clear of knife and grater blades when cutting or shredding the vegetables.

1 1/2 Pound cauliflower
8 Ounce green cabbage
4 Ounce carrots
3 Each lime
2
Season the cauliflower
Measuring Spoons
Sheet pan

On the sheet pan, toss the cauliflower with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until evenly coated. Spread into a single layer.

1 1/2 Pound cauliflower
2 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
3
Roast the cauliflower
Oven
Tongs
Sheet pan

Roast the cauliflower for 22 to 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are deeply browned and the stems are tender when pierced.

Use oven mitts for the hot sheet pan and tongs to flip the cauliflower.

1 1/2 Pound cauliflower
4
Make the slaw
Measuring Spoons
Mixing bowls

In a mixing bowl, toss the green cabbage, carrots, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Massage lightly for 30 seconds, then let the slaw sit until slightly softened.

8 Ounce green cabbage
4 Ounce carrots
3 Each lime
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
5
Whisk the sauce
Measuring Spoons
Mixing bowls

In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, lime zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon water if needed for a drizzleable sauce.

1/2 Cup sour cream
3 Each lime
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Water
6
Warm the tortillas
Tongs
Skillet
Clean towel

Warm the packaged corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Keep them stacked under a clean towel.

Use tongs to turn and move the hot tortillas.

8 Each corn tortillas
7
Assemble and serve

Fill each tortilla with roasted cauliflower and cabbage-carrot slaw. Drizzle with the sour cream-lime sauce and serve with fresh lime wedges.

8 Each corn tortillas
3 Each lime
8

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