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Switch Up Taco Tuesday with These Cauliflower Tacos

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at UIUC chapter.

Cauliflower may be one of the latest food trends of 2017 and for some pretty good reasons, too. It’s rich in vitamins and minerals, has anti-inflammatory properties, can boost heart health and may even be able to fight cancer.  

While you may think of “steamed” and “bland” when you hear the word “cauliflower,” this veggie is so much more versatile than it gets credit for. You can basically substitute it in for anything “bready” to add some health benefits to your meal.  

Turn cauliflower into ricehummus or mashed potatoes because this veggie really is anything but boring. And, of course, the cauliflower taco is a must try. These tacos are extremely simple to make. They taste just as great as any chicken taco I’ve ever had, while still being vegan and gluten-free.

Check out this extremely healthy recipe below because tacos don’t need meat to be amazing.  

Cauliflower Tacos

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 20 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:5 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Angela Kerndl

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Chop the head of cauliflower into 1-inch florets. Boil a pot of water and toss in the cauliflower for about 90 seconds and then drain. Combine the chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt and olive oil into a large bowl. Pour in the cauliflower and mix to combine evenly.

  2. Angela Kerndl

    Place the coated cauliflower in one layer on a baking sheet. Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Stir the cauliflower to redistribute the seasoning. Place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.

  3. Angela Kerndl

    Wrap the tortillas in a moist paper towel and place in the oven for 20-40 seconds.

  4. Angela Kerndl

    Assemble the tacos. Serve with desired toppings. I used tomato, avocado, cilantro and red onion.

And there you have it—cauliflower tacos. Eat these tacos fresh or as leftovers and they will still taste great. Also, be sure to make these on Cinco De Mayo. Your dinner guests will be in for a pleasant surprise when they realize they aren’t eating meat. 

Angela is a broadcast journalism student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She recently spent six months eating her way through Mexico. She looks forward to spending another six months studying abroad, this time in Hong Kong. She is currently training for her first ever marathon and hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon. She loves spending time cooking while listening to NPR. You can follow her on instagram @angelakerndl and @hangry.angela!...also, her spirit animal is Haruki Murakami.