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salt and pepper cauliflower tacos

Crispy salt and pepper rubbed cauliflower tacos served in soft corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, creamy avocado, topped with a freshly made pico and mild poblano crema.
Course: Healthy
Servings: 10
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into flored
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 TBS salt
  • 1 TBS pepper
  • 2 TBS cornstarch
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • garnish: avocado
  • corn tortillas for serving
  • poblano crema
  • 4 poblano peppers roasted skin removed
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt for vegan sub vegan mayo
  • 1 lime juiced
  • pinch of salt
  • salsa fresca
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced into small pieces
  • ¼ cup red onion diced into small pieces
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Instruction for air fryer
  • 1. Preheat to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. In a bowl combine cauliflower and vinegar tossing to coat. Remove from the vinegar shaking off any excess.
  • 3. In a separate bowl combine cornstarch, salt and pepper and stir to evenly coat each piece.
  • 4. Place the cauliflower in a single layer cook for 25 minutes flipping half way. Repeat this step until all of the cauliflower is cooked. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  • 5. To make the poblano crema start by broiling the peppers until all sides are blistered. Remove the skins from the peppers once cooled and place in a food processor with lime juice and salt. Blend for 1 minute and add the yogurt blending another few seconds to incorporate. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • 6. To make the salsa combine all of the ingredients into a bowl.
  • 7.  For pre-assembled tacos warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave and start by layering the shredded cabbage, followed by avocado, cauliflower, pico and finish with crema.
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  • Instructions for baking
  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 2. Follow steps 2 and 3 above to prepare the cauliflower and line in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • 3. Bake for 40 minutes flipping half way.
  • 4. Follow steps 5-7 above for remainder.