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Cauliflower Taco Meat

Cultural Context

Cauliflower taco meat is a modern twist on traditional Mexican tacos, utilizing cauliflower as a plant-based alternative to meat. This dish reflects the growing trend of vegetarian and vegan diets while maintaining the bold flavors typical of Mexican cuisine. It's versatile and can be enjoyed in various forms, from tacos to burrito bowls, appealing to a wide range of dietary preferences.

MexicanMXmain
40 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup raw walnuts
1/2 small onion (chopped)
1/2 jalapeno (optional)
1 small head of cauliflower (chopped into florets)
1/2 medium tomato (or 2 tbsp salsa, or oil packed sundried tomato)
2 tbsp or more chili powder blend
zest of a lime
1/2 tsp salt
1 avocado
juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp or more salt
1/4 cup cilantro
a dash of black pepper and cayenne
1.5 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp coriander
2 tsp paprika (1 tsp sweet and 1 tsp smoked or 1.5 sweet and 1/2 tsp smoked for less heat)
1/2 tsp each of garlic powder and onion powder
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder or flakes
a good dash of ground cinnamon (all spice/clove, black pepper, cayenne)

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often cheaper.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs and calories.

1

Line a large baking dish with parchment. Preheat the oven to 375 deg F (190 C).

2

Process the walnuts, onion and jalapeno until coarse mixture in a food processor.

3

Add cauliflower florets and tomato and pulse a few times to break some of the large cauliflower pieces.

4

Add the spices, salt, zest, 1 tsp oil and process until the cauliflower is evenly shredded. If using store bought chili blend, add 1/4 tsp or more chipotle chili flakes/powder and dashes of ground cinnamon, clove and black pepper for additional flavor.

5

Transfer the cauliflower walnut mixture to the parchment lined baking dish. Spread evenly.

6

Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes. Move the mixture around twice in between. The onion should start caramelizing and the mixture should be crumbly but not overly dry. (taste the mixture carefully when moving it around the second time and add salt, spices if needed). Bake until desired consistency.

7

Cilantro Avocado Cream: Blend all the ingredients with 1/3 cup or more water until smooth. Add more lime juice or salt to taste.

8

Assemble the tacos in warm tortillas with warm taco meat, salsa, avocado dressing, cilantro, jalapeno/pickled jalapeno and serve. Or add the taco meat to burritos, Nachos, Enchiladas, Salads.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

food processorbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freesoy-freenut-free

Also Known As

Cauliflower TacosVegan Taco Filling
Local Name: carne de coliflor para taco

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