Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Crema

Created by: Deborah Murphy MS, RDN

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Prep time:
10 Minutes
Cook time:
25-30 Minutes
Ready in:
40 Minutes

Recipe Description:

Avocados and cauliflower and are a powerful pair when it comes to supporting skin health. Key nutrients like vitamins C, E, and niacin play an essential role in maintaining a healthy complexion. Per 50-gram serving, avocados provide 4% of the Daily Value for vitamin C and 6% of the Daily Value for vitamin E and niacin. Plus, cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamin C, further boosting your skin-loving benefits.

Try these flavorful cauliflower tacos with avocado crema and nourish your skin from the inside out!

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 2 tacos
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • For the Taco Filling:

  • 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
  • 1 Tbsp. chili powder
  • 1  1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite sized pieces
  • For the Avocado Crema:

  • 2 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled
  • 1/3 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Taco Toppings:

  • 8 corn tortillas, 6 inches, warmed
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage, green and purple
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1-2 limes, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Make the Taco Filling:

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. Add the oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and salt to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the chopped cauliflower and stir to coat in seasoning. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
  1. Make the Crema:

  2. While the cauliflower is roasting, add the avocado, yogurt, water, garlic, salt, and lime juice to a small blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed to thin.
  1. Assembly:

  2. Spread the crema onto each tortilla, then add the shredded cabbage, roasted cauliflower, chopped avocado, and cilantro. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top to serve.

Notes & Tips:

Serve these tacos with your favorite cooked protein or beans to round out the meal.

You can also toss the cauliflower in 2 tablespoons of store-bought taco seasoning instead of the seasonings in the recipe above.

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Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (394g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g -
Monounsaturated Fat 20g -
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 580mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 7g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 11g -
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Potassium 1300mg 30%
Vitamin A 290mcg 35%
Vitamin C 94mg 100%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 30%
Vitamin K 77mcg 60%
Thiamin 0.20mg 15%
Riboflavin 0.37mg 30%
Niacin 3.7mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.76mg 45%
Folate 220mcg DFE 50%
Vitamin B12 0.14mcg 6%
Pantothenic Acid 3.2mg 60%
Choline 90mg 15%
Phosphorus 190mg 15%
Magnesium 75mg 20%
Zinc 1.6mg 15%
Selenium 4mcg 8%
Copper 0.38mg 40%
Manganese 0.54mg 25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.