Lunch Meals

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TACOS

These roasted cauliflower tacos provide a burst of flavour that will have you wanting to prepare another batch as soon as these disappear. Don’t get overwhelmed by the semi-long ingredient list! This recipe is relatively simple and painless to prepare. Depending on how much you eat, this recipe is good for 1-2 people. It is a quick and health meal that can be eaten at any time of the day and will give you the burst of energy you need to keep you going throughout the day. These tacos are a great option for when you’re spending the day in and want a simple, yet satisfying meal. Besides adding crunch to this recipe, red cabbage is incredibly rich in Vitamin C & K. The deep red colours are an excellent source of anthocyanin’s; plant pigments that have anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties. You can add red cabbage to salads, meals, or soups. Now let’s hear from you! Let us know in the comments below!

INGREDIENTS

1. 2 cups small cauliflower florets
2. 2 teaspoons red chilli powder
3. 1 teaspoon cumin
4. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
5. Dash of cayenne pepper
6. Juice of ½ lime
7. 2 tablespoons water
8. ¼ cup red cabbage, grated
9. 1 small carrot, grated
10. 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
11. 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
12. ½ jalapeño, de-seeded and sliced in rounds
13. 4 corn tortillas
14. ½ avocado
15. 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
16. Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 400F.
2. Place your cauliflower florets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, mix chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper with lime juice and water.
4. Drizzle the spice mix onto the cauliflower evenly and bake at 400F for 30 minutes
5. While the cauliflower is baking, prepare your red cabbage slaw by simply tossing your grated carrot and red cabbage in a bowl with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sliced jalapeño pepper rounds. Set aside.
6. Heat 4 tortillas in a steamer, microwave, or stovetop for 2-3 minutes until tender
7. Once the cauliflower is ready, remove from the oven and we’ll get to stuffing!
8. Layer the roasted cauliflower onto the tortillas, and then add the red cabbage slaw
9. Finish by topping with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, and salt to taste. Enjoy!

By Helen Danias