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Baja Cauliflower Tacos recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef

Jul 17 2026

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Baja Cauliflower Tacos Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Bell Tower

Time1h

Serves4

chipotle mayo, cilantro chimichurri, corn guacamole, valentina's

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower

1 head Cauliflower florets

2 tbs olive oil

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp white, green, and black pepper

Chipotle Mayo

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

1 tbs ReaLime juice

Cilantro Chimichurri

1 cup Fresh cilantro

2 whole Garlic cloves

2 tbs red wine vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

Corn Guacamole

2 whole Ripe avocados

1 cup Corn kernels

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes

Taco Assembly

8 whole Corn tortillas

2 tbs Valentina hot sauce

Method

Prepare the Cauliflower

1

Roast the Cauliflower

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender.

Make the Chipotle Mayo

2

Mix Ingredients

In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Prepare Cilantro Chimichurri

3

Blend the Chimichurri

In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt. Blend until well combined but still slightly chunky.

Make Corn Guacamole

4

Mash Avocados

In a bowl, mash avocados. Stir in corn, lime juice, salt, and diced tomatoes until combined.

Assemble Tacos

5

Build Your Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet. Fill each tortilla with roasted cauliflower, a dollop of chipotle mayo, a spoonful of corn guacamole, a drizzle of chimichurri, and top with Valentina hot sauce.