Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMercado PasadenaTacos De Coliflor Al Pastor Recipe

Tacos De Coliflor Al Pastor Recipe

Inspired by Mercado Pasadena
Time1h 30m
Serves4

coliflor al pastor, cilantro-lime aioli, pico de gallo, avocado salsa, mexican rice, chile piquín black beans

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Ingredients

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Tacos de Coliflor al Pastor

Cilantro-Lime Aioli

Pico de Gallo

Avocado Salsa

Mexican Rice

Chile Piquín Black Beans

Method

Tacos de Coliflor al Pastor

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Make Marinade

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, annatto paste, pineapple juice, minced garlic, white vinegar, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Marinate Cauliflower

    Pour the marinade over the cauliflower florets and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Roast Cauliflower

    Spread the marinated cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.

  5. 5

    Warm Tortillas

    While the cauliflower is roasting, warm the corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side.

Cilantro-Lime Aioli

  1. 6

    Prepare Aioli

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 7

    Chop Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Finely chop the cilantro.

  2. 8

    Mix Pico de Gallo

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables with lime juice and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Avocado Salsa

  1. 9

    Prepare Avocado Salsa

    In a bowl, mash the avocados. Stir in lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and salt until well combined.

Mexican Rice

  1. 10

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

  2. 11

    Add Rice and Liquid

    Add the rice and stir for 2-3 minutes. Then add vegetable broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.

  3. 12

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Chile Piquín Black Beans

  1. 13

    Heat Beans

    In a saucepan, combine the canned black beans, minced garlic, chile piquín, and salt. Heat over medium until warmed through.

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