BBQ Cauliflower Sweet Corn Tacos (Printable)

Smoky cauliflower, sweet corn, fresh slaw, and avocado layered in warm tortillas for a flavorful Tex-Mex creation.

# What You'll Need:

→ BBQ Cauliflower

01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (vegan if desired)

→ Sweet Corn

09 - 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
10 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
11 - Pinch of salt
12 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Slaw

13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
15 - 1 small carrot, julienned
16 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

19 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
20 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
21 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
22 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Distribute florets evenly on the lined baking sheet.
03 - Roast cauliflower for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking. Remove from oven, toss with BBQ sauce, then roast for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized and tender.
04 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet corn kernels, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly charred. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
05 - Toss together red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrot, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
07 - Fill each tortilla with a layer of slaw, BBQ cauliflower, charred corn, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to make with just 45 minutes from prep to table
  • Perfect for vegetarian vegan and dairy-free diets
  • Uses simple pantry-friendly seasonings plus fresh produce
  • The cauliflower comes out deliciously caramelized and tender
  • Versatile and easy to customize for spice level or add-ins
02 -
  • High in plant protein fiber and healthy fats
  • Completely dairy free and egg free suitable for many diets
  • Colorful veggies make every taco extra enticing
03 -
  • Always roast cauliflower until golden brown that caramelization is pure flavor
  • Toss slaw just before serving for maximum freshness
  • Warm tortillas in a damp towel in the microwave to keep them soft

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