Published on March 15, 2024

Cauliflower Prep

Roasted Cauliflower "Meat" Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 cup California walnut pieces, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 cup onion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeded, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Recipe

  1. Preheat over to 475 F.
  2. Coat cauliflower with 1 tablespoon olive oil, placing on baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes or until lightly brown.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F and toast walnuts for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  4. Add to pan with cauliflower. Optional: cauliflower mixture may be pulsed in a food processor to resemble the the texture of ground meat.
  5. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skilled over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  6. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook for 2 minutes more.
  7. Stir in water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. 
  8. Cook until mixture is thick and excess water has cooked off.
  9. Stir in cauliflower mixture and serve. 

Serve in a tortilla with favorite toppings. 

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