Spiced Cauliflower Tacos w/ Avocado Citrus Sauce

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Cinco de Mayo is around the corner and I don’t know about you, but I am ready to chow down on some tacos. Loaded with spiced and roasted cauliflower, colorful crunchy vegetables, and a citrus avocado dressing, these tacos are sure to hit all your cravings. This recipe is ideal for a vegetarian who wants a filling and delicious taco choice or anyone who is looking for some nutritious options to add to their spread.

Ingredients for taco filling:

-1 head of cauliflower (chopped into bite size florets)

-1 tsp smoked paprika

-1 tsp chili powder

-1 tsp garlic powder

-1 tsp onion powder

-1/2 tsp cumin

-pinch of cayenne pepper

-corn tortillas

avocado citrus sauce:

-1 avocado

-1 small head of garlic

-1/3 cup of yogurt or sour cream

-1 tbsp yuzu vinegar (or lime juice)

-Salt and pepper to taste

-drizzle of olive oil

-1/4 cup water

garnish:

-red cabbage (shredded)

-carrots & radishes (julienne)

-jalapeños (sliced)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, mix your spices and add your cauliflower florets and olive oil. Mix together until all the florets are coated in spice mixture.
  2. Arrange cauliflower in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until it begins to crisp.
  3. While the cauliflower is roasting, make the avocado sauce by combining all ingredients in the blender and processing until smooth. Add more water or any other ingredients as needed.
  4. Create your taco by piling your cabbage, adding cauliflower, and garnishing with your choice of toppings as desired. Drizzle avocado citrus sauce over top. Enjoy!