Cauliflower Tacos
December 31, 2021 Adriana Lee
Chipotle Cashew Crema Sauce
| cashews | 1 cup | |
| chipotle pepper in adobo sauce | 1 | |
| juice of ½ one lime | ||
| warm water | 1/4 - 1/2 cup | |
| salt & pepper to taste | ||
| OPTIONAL 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast, this gives it a cheesy flavor |
Quick Pickled Red Onions
| Red onion - halved & sliced | 1/2 | |
| small limes - juiced | 2 | |
| salt | 1/4 tsp |
Toppings (optional)
| Avocado | ||
| Pepitas | ||
| Cilantro | ||
| Your favorite salsa or hot sauce |
Ingredients
| cauliflower - cut up into bite-sized florets | 1 head | |
| vegetable broth | 1/2 cup | |
| olive oil | 1 tbsp | |
| cumin | 2 tbsps | |
| smoked paprika | 1 tsp | |
| oregano | 2 tsps | |
| garlic - minced | 2 cloves | |
| corn tortillas | 8 |
They’re so easy that I’ve even made them while camping – seriously, they’re that easy! I just made the cashew crema in advance and packed it!
Eat them by themselves, or serve with a side of beans, rice and your favorite salsa!
Serves 4 people.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Quick soak your cashews by covering them completely with very hot, but not boiling water. Set aside for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse.
- Place your sliced red onion and juice of two small limes into a mason jar with a pinch of salt. Shake to evenly coak. Set aside for 15-20 minutes, shaking the jar every 5 minutes or so to evenly coat the juice. You can also set the jar upside down for half the time to make sure all of the onions get pickled.
- Add cauliflower, garlic, vegetable broth, paprika, oregano and cumin to a cast iron skillet or large pan on medium high heat.
- Bring to a simmer and stir frequently until all of the vegetable broth has cooked off.
- Then add olive oil and sear the cauliflower until some of the edges have started to brown.
- Meanwhile, add your soaked cashews, chipotle pepper in adobo, water and lime juice to a high powered blender or food processor and process until fully combined and creamy. If you’re adding nutritional yeast, add that as well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat up your tortillas. Then assemble your tacos with cauliflower, cashew crema sauce and quick pickled red onions. Top with cilantro, pepitas and any other toppings you might like! Serve & enjoy!
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