Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos
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These Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos are the perfect veggie-based tacos! Crispy, roasted cauliflower, vegan chipotle yogurt sauce and simple guac!

There is nothing better than a tasty veggie taco. And these Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos do not disappoint. The cauliflower is tossed in a flavor-packed chipotle rub before being roasted until charred. It is served up on warm tortillas that are layered with a simple guacamole, red onion, cilantro and chipotle yogurt sauce. Crispy, saucy, delicious vegan tacos!
Step One: Make the Cauliflower
To make the cauliflower, here is what you need:
- oil
- chipotle in adobo
- adobo sauce
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- smoked paprika
- cumin
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes
- cauliflower
- shallot
Combine all of the ingredients (except for the veggies) in a bowl. Add the cauliflower florets and toss until every piece is coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and add the shallot. Spread out into an even layer and roast for 25-30 minutes.
When the cauliflower comes out it should have a nice char on the edges.

Step Two: Prep the Sauces
This wouldn’t be one of my recipes if there wasn’t an abundance of sauce. The first is a super simple guacamole. It is just a combo of smashed avocado, lime juice, salt and jalapeño. Play around with the measurements until it’s just right.
Once that is done, prep the non-dairy yogurt sauce. Add the yogurt, adobo sauce (from a chipotle can) and lime juice in a bowl. Mix to combine and adjust the seasonings as needed. This sauce should be tangy with a little bit of a kick.

Step Three: Assemble
When everything is done, it is time to assemble. Warm some tortillas over an open flame (or in a pan) and layer each one with the gauc, cauliflower, red onion and yogurt sauce. Top with lots of cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
These tacos are best served right away – when the guac is fresh and the cauliflower is crispy. You get the perfect bite each time – crispy, saucy, spicy, creamy.


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Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos
Ingredients
FOR THE CAULIFLOWER
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 chipotle in adobo diced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 head cauliflower cut in florets, about 4 cups
- 1 shallot sliced
FOR THE CHIPOTLE SAUCE
- 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt unsweetened
- 1-2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can, to taste
- 1/2 lime juiced
FOR THE TACOS
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- cilantro, lime wedges for serving
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add all of the cauliflower ingredients (except for the cauliflower & shallot) to a bowl and mix to combine. Add the florets and toss to coat evenly. Transfer to the baking sheet and add the shallots. Spread out into an even layer and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Toss and cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until charred on the edges.
- Meanwhile, prep the yogurt sauce. Add the ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
- Add the avocados to a bowl and gently mash. Add the rest of the guac ingredients and mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Heat the tortillas over an open flame or in a pan. To assemble, spread some guac on each tortilla and top with cauliflower, red onion, chipotle sauce and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
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These tacos are so good and spicy. My whole family loved them, the simple guacamole is really good too.
These tacos are delicious! Made them for lunch today. I am already looking forward to making these again.
Thank you,
Trina
These tacos are so delicious! Made for lunch today. Looking forward to having these again.
Thank you,
Trina
Thanks Trina!