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    Grilled Cauliflower Tacos

    May 27, 2022 By Mary Leave a Comment

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    Cauliflower Tacos are delicious because they take on the flavors of what you season them with and keep a great texture. This Grilled Cauliflower recipe uses our blackening seasoning to spice it up. Read on to discover the secret to the perfect texture for your Grilled Cauliflower Tacos.

    5 Grilled Cauliflower Tacos on a wood board and topped with an Avocado lime cream and taco toppings
    The perfect vegetarian taco.

    Grilled Cauliflower Taco Recipe Highlights

    • Blanching the cauliflower allows it to get great texture on the grill and still have a nice bite
    • Blackened seasoning adds a savory flavor
    • Grilling in a basket can allow you to cut the florets even smaller for a ground beef like texture (and also so the little pieces don’t fall through the grates)

    Ingredients for Grilled Cauliflower Tacos

    Start with a head of cauliflower (or buy the pre-cut florets) and make the blackened seasoning. A little olive oil and then the taco ingredients.

    Grilled Cauliflower Tacos topped with an avocado cream
    Don’t forget the crema sauce.

    Preparation

    Other than prepping the ingredients for the tacos, we start by cutting the cauliflower into the individual florets. We like to make sure they are big enough that they won’t fall through the grill grates. Alternatively you can cook them in a grill basket. We like to blanch the cauliflower prior to grilling, like this recipe, to ensure that the larger florets are soft on the inside, then crispy on the outside when grilling.

    1. Blanch the florets prior to grilling. In boiling water add the florets and boil for 2 minutes.
    2. Then remove and place the florets in a large container with ice and water. This will stop the cooking process immediately and prevent them from being mushy. Yes, that’s a technical term.
    3. Remove them from the water and ice bath and pat them dry gently on a large sheet tray. Then coat them with olive oil and the blackening seasoning. They are ready to grill for your cauliflower tacos.

    How To Grill Cauliflower

    Cauliflower cooking on the grill
    Direct grilling is the best method for the char.
    1. Prepare your grill for direct grilling and 450 degrees Fahrenheit (F) in the cooking chamber.
    2. Place the seasoned florets over the direct heat and close the lid. You don’t want to leave the grill as you want to watch and rotate the cauliflower as it chars.
    3. After 10-12 minutes you should have a good amount of char to the florets, remove and prep the tacos.
    4. Place the cauliflower over warmed tortillas and then place your preferred taco toppings over the top.

    Crema Sauce

    For a fun sauce, we add an avocado puree or crema sauce modified from our original avocado crema. Simply add all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Recipe has full list of ingredients.

    Recommended Toppings

    The variations for these cauliflower tacos are endless, but these are some of our favorite things to top your tacos with:

    • Avocado Lime Crema (in the recipe card)
    • Avocado slices
    • Coleslaw (or shredded cabbage)
    • Radishes
    • Cilantro
    • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
    • Fresh chopped onions
    • Tomatoes
    • Cotija Cheese – the salty flavor and texture is why we run to this cheese first.
    • Pickled Peppers – Adding a touch of that quick pickle flavor is always a fun flavor.
    Cauliflower tacos on a wood board topped with taco toppings

    Variation

    This is a great recipe to try with our cauliflower chorizo. Just swap the grilled cauliflower for pan seared cauliflower and you have the perfect vegetarian chorizo tacos.

    More Delicious Taco Recipes

    Mix and match flavors or sauces from our favorite taco recipes. And for more cauliflower recipes try our grilled cauliflower steaks or our grilled cauliflower florets with pistou (French chimichurri).

    • Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Lime Crema
    • Corn Tacos with Tarragon Sauce
    • Chipotle Honey Grilled Chicken Tacos
    • Carne Asada Steak Tacos
    • Grilled Fish Tacos
    Grilled cauliflower tacos with avocado crema.

    Grilled Cauliflower Tacos Recipe with Blackened Seasoning

    A delicious taco with charred cauliflower seasoned with savory blackened seasoning.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 tacos
    Calories: 112kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $10

    Ingredients

    • 1 head cauliflower, stem removed and cut into florets
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup blackening seasoning
    • 12 corn tortillas
    • ¼ cup diced radishes
    • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • Preferred Taco Toppings: avocado, coleslaw, cilantro, onions, lime wedges

    Avocado Crema

    • ½ avocado
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
    • ¼ cup cilantro
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 jalapeño, seeds and stems removed, diced (about 1 tablespoon)
    • ½ lime, juiced
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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    Instructions

    For the Avocado Crema

    • Blend: Add all ingredients into a food processor and pulse several times until smooth and combined.

    Cauliflower Tacos

    • Pre Grill: Prepare grill for direct grilling targeting 450 degrees F.
    • Blanch Cauliflower: In boiling water add the florets and boil for 2 minutes. Then remove and place the florets in a large container with ice and water. This will stop the cooking process immediately and prevent them from being mushy. Yes, that’s a technical term.
    • Season: Remove cauliflower florets from the water and ice bath and pat them dry gently on a large sheet tray. Then coat them with olive oil and the blackening seasoning. They are ready to grill for your cauliflower tacos.
    • Grill: Place the seasoned florets over the direct heat and close the lid. You don’t want to leave the grill as you want to watch and rotate the cauliflower as it chars. After 10-12 minutes you should have a good amount of char to the florets, remove and prep the tacos.
    • Make Tacos: Place the cauliflower over warmed tortillas and then place your preferred taco toppings over the top.

    Notes

    The variations for these cauliflower tacos are endless, but these are some of our favorite things to top your tacos with:
    • Avocado Lime Crema (in the recipe card)
    • Avocado slices
    • Coleslaw (or shredded cabbage)
    • Radishes
    • Cilantro
    • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
    • Fresh chopped onions
    • Tomatoes
    • Cotija Cheese – the salty flavor and texture is why we run to this cheese first.
    • Pickled Peppers – Adding a touch of that quick pickle flavor is always a fun flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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