Jul 14 2026
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos (2 Tacos) Recipe

Inspired by Moonshine 152
Time1h
Serves2

Oaxacan Cheese, Smashed Avocado, Toasted Cumin Cream, Salsa Fresca, Sesame Candied Walnuts

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Smashed Avocado

Toasted Cumin Cream

Salsa Fresca

Sesame Candied Walnuts

Taco Shells

Method

Roasting Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, cumin, and salt until well coated.

  3. 3

    Roast the Cauliflower

    Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and tender, turning halfway through.

Preparing Smashed Avocado

  1. 4

    Mash the Avocado

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with lime juice and salt until creamy and smooth.

Making Toasted Cumin Cream

  1. 5

    Toast Cumin Seeds

    In a small pan over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mix Cream

    In a bowl, combine the sour cream with the toasted cumin seeds and salt. Stir well to combine.

Preparing Salsa Fresca

  1. 7

    Chop Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes and red onion. Chop the cilantro finely.

  2. 8

    Mix Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed.

Making Sesame Candied Walnuts

  1. 9

    Prepare Walnuts

    In a pan over medium heat, combine walnuts, sugar, sesame seeds, and salt.

  2. 10

    Candy Walnuts

    Cook while stirring until the sugar has melted and coats the walnuts, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool.

Assembling Tacos

  1. 11

    Warm Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.

  2. 12

    Build the Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer roasted cauliflower, smashed avocado, toasted cumin cream, salsa fresca, and sesame candied walnuts.

  3. 13

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your roasted cauliflower tacos!

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