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Oven Roasted Cauliflower Tacos is a vegetarian recipe for Taco Tuesday that's easy to make, flavorful and nutritious. Cauliflower and mushrooms combine to create a meaty flavorful taco filling without the meat! Cauliflower Tacos are a meatless alternative to traditional beef tacos and will quickly become a family favorite recipe. #tacos #tacotuesday #meatlessmonday #cauliflower #vegetarian #whole30 #ovenroasted #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfavorite #vegetable taco #swirlsofflavor
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower Taco Recipe

Our Oven Roasted Cauliflower Taco Recipe is a vegetarian recipe for Taco Tuesday that's easy to make, flavorful and nutritious. Cauliflower and mushrooms combine to create a meaty flavorful taco filling without the meat! Cauliflower Tacos are a meatless alternative to traditional beef tacos and will quickly become a family favorite recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cauliflower taco recipe, cauliflower tacos, tacos, vegetarian tacos
Servings: 6
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

  • 3 cups packed cauliflower rice, about 12 ounces
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
  • 1 pkg. (10 ounces) baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped, 3 cups
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 Tbs. Taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 12 soft flour tortillas, warmed (See recipe notes for Whole30 alternative)
  • 4 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 recipe fresh tomato salsa or your favorite store bought salsa
  • lime wedges, serving suggestion

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Toss cauliflower rice and 2 Tbs. olive oil until evenly coated.
  • Arrange in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chopped mushrooms, onion and taco seasoning until mushrooms have released their liquid and it is cooked off and mixture is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in roasted cauliflower, water and tomato paste and cook until heated through.
  • Serve on tortillas with lettuce and salsa.

Notes

Makes 3 cups taco filling/6 servings.
Make It Whole30: Prepare recipe as directed above replacing tortillas with lettuce leaves as wraps. And be sure your ingredients are Whole30 compliant, especially the tomato paste that you use. Use a tomato paste with no added sugar!
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
  • Make this recipe with white button mushrooms
  • Top with sour cream
  • Add a dollop of guacamole
  • You can buy ready-made cauliflower rice or make your own
  • Try our homemade taco seasoning recipe!
Variations
  • Drizzle buffalo sauce over the filling for buffalo cauliflower tacos
  • Love spicy? Serve with tabasco sauce or sriracha for spicy cauliflower tacos
  • Make a taco bowl and serve the cauliflower taco filling over a bed of lettuce, lentils or rice

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg