Cauliflower Tacos
These vegan cauliflower tacos with vegan yogurt are the perfect comfort food! Easy to make, full of flavors and so delicious!
About the recipe
Quick to make
Savory and satisfying plant based dinner
High nutrient density thanks to cauliflower
A delicious dinner rich in fiber
Ingredients needed for the Vegan Cheesy Burrito Bowl
Cauliflower - The cauliflower is cooked together with lots of spices and mushrooms. You can use whatever color of cauliflower you like!
Toppings - The toppings on these vegan tacos tie the whole dish together. On these I have avocado for extra creaminess, tomatoes, vegan yogurt and lettuce for the crunch
Tortillas - For the best result, heat them up a bit before you fill them! You can use the tortillas you prefer the best
You can find the exact measurements and details in the recipe card further down in this post.
How to make the Cauliflower Tacos
You will have these beautiful and delicious Cauliflower Tacos ready in only 20 minutes! This is a perfect vegan recipe for beginners but it never gets old. Read more below how to make cauliflower tacos.
Prepare the main components
To make these lovely tacos, start by breaking the cauliflower into smaller pieces and roughly chop the mushrooms.
Now put the cauliflower, mushrooms and the walnuts into a blender or food processor together with all spices. Process until you have a crumbly dough but be careful not to overprocess!
Make the cauliflower mince
Heat up a pan to medium heat with no water or oil and put the mixture in the pan. Let it cook while stirring once in a while for about 15 minutes. This results in more complex and bolder flavors - yum!
Make the toppings
While the cauliflower mince is cooking you can prepare all your toppings. Simply mash the avocado, shred the lettuce and chop the tomatoes and cilantro.
Assemble your tacos
To get the best flavor and texture experience, heat up the tortillas on low heat (or microwave) in a pan. When everything is ready, assemble the tortilla by adding the cauliflower mince along with your toppings!
Serving and storage suggestion
These vegan cauliflower tacos should be served warm to get the best flavors and taste experience. You can store the cauliflower in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
If you have topping leftovers, store them in a separate airtight container in the fridge. Tips: To prevent the avocado from browning, squeeze a bit of lemon- or lime juice over the avocado before putting it in the fridge.
Cooking tips and FAQ
If you are allergic to nuts
If you are allergic to nuts - don’t worry! You will get more or less the same flavors by adding sunflower seeds instead, or simply skip it.
How many calories are in the Cauliflower Tacos?
In one serving there are 410 calories. The nutrition is distributed as follows: 14g proteins, 51g carbs and 21g fats.
If you want to make it even higher in proteins you can add tofu or black beans. Simply cook it together with the cauliflower!
I don’t like cauliflower!
I know many people who don't like cauliflower because of different reasons, but I can assure you that you’ll not taste the cauliflower! But of course, you can replace the cauliflower with other healthy alternatives. Such as crumbled tofu, tempeh or beans!
In our app you can find more vegan recipes for dinner including tacos!
Don’t have a blender or food processor?
If you don’t have a blender or a food processor maybe you have a handheld mixer which is also a good alternative!
I always use a high-speed blender myself which is perfect when making smoothies, cashew sauces or nice cream. But I also use my food processor a lot for chopping, pureeing and guacamole for example.
The blender I use is called Vitamix E310 and has been my helper and savior ever since 2017! One of the best health investments I have ever made.
There are many good cheap alternatives today that can do almost as good a job as a high speed blender.
Cauliflower Tacos Recipe
Ingredients 4 servings
For the "meat"
2 cup cauliflower
2 cup mushrooms
1/4 cup walnuts, raw
2 tbsp tamari sauce
2 tsp paprika powder
2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp garlic powder
For the toppings
4 handful lettuce
1 avocado
6 tbsp vegan yogurt, unsweetened
1 cup cherry tomatoes
4 tbsp fresh cilantro
For the tortillas
8 corn tortillas
Steps
1. Break the cauliflower into smaller pieces & roughly chop the mushrooms. Add cauliflower, mushrooms and walnuts to a food processor (or blender) together with all spices
2. Process until everything is crumbly, don't do it too long
3. Transfer to a medium hot pan without oil or water. Let it cook for 15 minutes on medium heat while stirring once in a while
4. Meanwhile, mash the avocado, shred the lettuce, chop the tomatoes and cilantro
5. When the "meat" is done, serve on tortillas together with toppings!
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 410 kcal, Proteins: 14g, Carbs: 51g, Fats: 21g
