BBQ Cauliflower Sweet Corn Tacos (Print version)

BBQ cauliflower, sweet corn, crisp slaw, and avocado layered in warm tortillas for a lively vegetarian meal.

# 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 wheat flour tortillas
20 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
22 - Lime wedges

# How to make it:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix to coat evenly and arrange on baking sheet.
03 - Roast cauliflower for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through for uniform cooking. Remove from oven, toss with BBQ sauce, and return to oven for 5 minutes until caramelized and tender.
04 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add corn kernels, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes until lightly charred. Set aside.
05 - In a mixing bowl, toss shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, julienned carrot, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until thoroughly combined.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
07 - Fill each tortilla with slaw, BBQ cauliflower, sweet corn, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients you might already have in your pantry
  • Ready from start to finish in under an hour
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily adapted to vegan or gluten-free diets
  • Perfect balance of smoky savory sweet tangy and crunchy textures
02 -
  • Rich in plant protein and fiber from the cauliflower and slaw
  • Freezes well especially the BBQ cauliflower filling for meal prep
  • Oil and spice coatings guarantee flavor-packed veggies every time
03 -
  • Do not skimp on roasting the cauliflower well The deeper the caramelization the richer the flavor
  • Let the slaw sit at least a few minutes before serving to mellow the cabbage and help absorb the lime
  • Use two overlapping tortillas per taco for extra-sturdy bites especially if your tortillas are thin

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