These cauliflower tacos are an explosion of fresh, spicy flavours. With a base of marinated and baked cauliflower, combined with shredded purple cabbage and an avocado-lime salsa, they're the perfect choice for a healthy and colourful lunch.
Ingredients (for 4 persons):
- 1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt (optional)
- 1 pickled red onion (for garnish)
- Fresh coriander leaves (for decoration)
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- Lime slices to accompany
Elaboration:
- Preparing the cauliflowerWash and cut the cauliflower into small florets. In a large bowl, mix the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower florets and mix well so that they soak up the marinade.
- Bake the cauliflowerPreheat the oven to 200 °C and place the cauliflower on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Prepare the avocado-lime sauceIn a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Add the lime juice, natural yoghurt (if using), salt and pepper. Mix until you get a creamy texture.
- Fitting the cleatsWarm corn tortillas in a frying pan without oil. Place a base of shredded purple cabbage on each tortilla, add a portion of baked cauliflower, a spoonful of avocado-lime salsa, and garnish with pickled red onion and fresh coriander leaves.
- ServeServe freshly assembled tacos with lime wedges and more avocado salsa if desired.
Additional advice:
- You can add roasted sweetcorn kernels for a textural contrast.
- If you prefer a crunchier option, add strips of purple cabbage or grated carrot.
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the tacos with a fresh salad of green leaves and cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with a pinch of chilli powder for an extra spicy kick.
Nutritional information (approximate per serving):
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Sugars: 3 g
Preparation time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
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