uliflower Tacos | Pamela Salzman

I am very likely doing a taco bar for Super Bowl Sunday because it’s easy and everyone loves tacos. ย Plus, I always put out lots of options for everyone who is gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, cleansing, or just suffering from PMS. ย A taco bar is a way to not only cover all your bases but also to get everyone to make their own food so you can sit back with a cocktail and watch all the commercials.

Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos | Pamela Salzman

The beef barbacoa and chicken taco recipes are no-brainers. ย Both are slow cooker recipes, so I’ll make the beef on Saturday and reheat it and the chicken on Sunday morning. ย All the toppings will be prepped on Saturday. ย But, we cannot forget about Hubs, can we? ย No we cannot. ย Hubs is still vegan, going on almost 16 weeks I think. But he’s not an easy-going vegan. ย I call him the Diva Vegan. ย Or should that be the Vegan Diva? ย Not important. ย He’s not one of those, “Oh, don’t worry about me. ย I’ll find something to eat.” ย Oh no. ย It’s more like, (said with a deep, and concerned tone) “Well, what am I going to eat?” ย “I don’t see anything for me here.” ย Here you go, love. ย We will have Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos on Super Bowl Sunday. ย Spicy, smoky, crispy and delicious. ย And vegan. ย Between you and me, I am obsessed with these cauliflower bites and I am dying to eat them on Sunday!

Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos | Pamela Salzman

This recipe is adapted from the Chipotle Shrimp Taco recipe in my cookbook ($15 on amazon!) and I think it would make a great appetizer/snacky food as well as part of a taco bar. ย There are two different cooking methods based on your preference. ย The oven method is a little easier and hands-off, but takes a few a minutes longer. ย But if your oven is occupied, you can use the stove-top method. ย If you need other ideas for game day food, check out this week’s dinner planner which lists lots of options!

5 from 2 votes

Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos Recipe

By Pamela
Servings: 4 (2 tacos each)

Ingredients 

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets, about 2 ยผ -2 ยฝ pounds or 8 cups florets (large florets can be quartered)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons unrefined, cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil or unrefined coconut oil, melted
  • ยพ teaspoon sea salt + extra for sprinkling
  • ยฝ teaspoon chipotle chili powder, or less to make it less spicy*
  • ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon maple sugar, natural cane sugar, or brown sugar
  • ยผ teaspoon paprika
  • ยผ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ยผ teaspoon chili powder
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Accompaniments: 8 warm corn tortillas, or large lettuce leaves, shredded cabbage, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, guacamole or sliced avocado, pickled onions or jalapenos

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the spices, sugar, salt and pepper, and oil. Add cauliflower florets and toss to coat.
  • Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-35 minutes, until tender, golden and caramelized, flipping the florets halfway through if desired. Sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt.
  • Serve in tortillas or lettuce leaves with desired accompaniments.

Notes

*Or substitute smoked paprika to get the smokiness without the heat
Notes: Or blanche the florets in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, drain, pat dry, toss in oil and spices and sautรฉ in a skillet until caramelized.
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8 Comments

  1. Shabe Behzadpour says:

    Made these for dinner tonight and WOW, they are excellent!!! Will definitely be on the โ€œmake againโ€ list. Thank you!

    1. Pamela says:

      Yay!! So happy you enjoyed this recipe.

  2. Joanie says:

    5 stars
    My family loved this recipe, meat eaters included! I will use the spice recipe again even if we don’t have tacos.

    1. Pamela says:

      Fantastic!!

  3. Gina O'Shea says:

    5 stars
    We love these tacos! So easy and delicious.

    1. Pamela Salzman says:

      And soooo good for you!

  4. Cam says:

    These tacos looks so healthly and tasty. And quite easy to do.

    1. Pamela says:

      They are!