Super Cool Cauli-Tacos
/Today I'm throwing it back to these super cool cauli tacos I made when I was on the plant-based challenge! Our brain and our tummies are often trained to think we need meat with every meal but if you give veggies a chance they can be pretty damn satisfying too! ππ½π
Did you know that cauliflower is abundant in Vitamin C (77% of daily intake), B6, potassium, magnesium, fiber, anti-inflammatory nutrients AND drumroll... 11 grams of protein in one medium head?? πͺπͺ
I completely get it if you feel more satisfied with a little animal protein on your plate but why not challenge yourself to trying one plant based meal per week and see how creative you can get with it?! What are some of your fav veggie focused dishes?? I am always looking for ways to spice up my routine π
CAULIFLOWER TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREMA-- Adapted from The Glowing Fridge.
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower, florets 1/4 cup
2 tablespoons plain almond milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt pinch of black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup white beans
1 cup purple cabbage, thinly slices fresh cilantro, for topping fresh lime juice, for topping jalapeΓ±o slices, for topping (optional)
SPICY AVOCADO LIME CREMA
1 cup spinach
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 slices of jalapeΓ±o (optional)
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon sea salt pinch black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt, pepper and cayenne until smooth.
Add in the cauliflower florets and mix until all are well coated in the mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and soft.
In a food processor, blend all of the ingredients for the Spicy Avocado Lime Crema until smooth and creamy. Texture will be thick, similar to mayo.
Assemble the tacos. I started with the cabbage, cauliflower, white beans, more cabbage, cilantro, jalapeΓ±o and then the lime crema. A good squeeze of fresh lime juices adds a nice touch as well! Enjoy! Nom Nom!