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Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Southwest Tacos

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Southwest Tacos

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Southwest Tacos

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Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos

Joe Anzora
These Southwest Tacos are a culinary journey that brings the goodness of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas together with a zesty southwestern twist. Perfect for a meatless dinner option that's loaded with satisfying textures and flavors. Happy taco night!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine California, Southwest, TexMex
Servings 8 Tacos

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Cilantro Lime Crema

  • 1 Cup Sour Cream or Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 to 2 Cups Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic
  • 2 Limes Freshly Squeezed
  • 2 Tbsp Honey optional
  • 6 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper

Southwest Sauce

  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise or Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 3 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper can sub paprika or smoked paprika for less heat
  • ½ Tsp Cumin
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Lime Juice

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas

  • 1 Medium to Large Head of Cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1 Can Chickpeas rinsed
  • 3 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • ½ Tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Water

Instructions
 

Cilantro Lime Crema

  • In a blender or food processer, add sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt & pepper, honey, and olive oil.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy and let chill in fridge.

Southwest Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice.
  • Whisk until smooth and well combined and let chill in fridge.

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and cut cauliflower into bite sized florets. Rinse chickpeas under cool water and peel skins if desired,.
  • Place cauliflower florets and chickpeas onto a clean dish cloth to dry.
  • In a bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, garlic power, onion powder, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and water.
  • Add cauliflower and chickpeas and mix to combine.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Place the cauliflower florets and chickpeas in an even layer onto the baking sheet (making sure not to crowd the sheet).
  • Roast for about 25-30 minutes. Until the florets and chickpeas are nice and golden brown.

Assembly

  • Warm either corn or flower tortillas.
  • Once warmed, add the roasted cauliflower and chickpea mixture.
  • Add sauces as desired along with any desired toppings. Enjoy!
Keyword Easy, Meatless, Simple, vegetarian, Wholesome