Name: Red Onion and Charred Cauliflower Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 10- to 12-oz. package fresh cauliflower florets; ½ of a medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup); ¾ cup jarred chipotle salsa, divided; 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained; ¾ cup frozen roasted corn, thawed; 8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed; 1 cup shredded red cabbage; ½ cup sliced scallions; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lime wedges

Prep-time: 25 minutes / Ready In: 25 minutes
Makes 8 tacos
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These veggie tacos get their smoky flavor from chipotle salsa and roasted corn. If you can’t find frozen roasted corn, cook regular frozen corn in a nonstick skillet over medium-high until slightly blackened.

Looking for more Mexican-inspired vegan dishes to add to your menu? Try these veggie fajitas.

By Nancy Macklin, RDN, Jun 24, 2021

Ingredients

1 10- to 12-oz. package fresh cauliflower florets
½ of a medium red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup)
¾ cup jarred chipotle salsa, divided
1 15-oz. can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup frozen roasted corn, thawed
8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
1 cup shredded red cabbage
½ cup sliced scallions
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a 15×10-inch baking pan with foil. Cut up any large cauliflower florets. Place cauliflower, red onion, and ¼ cup of the salsa in the prepared pan; toss to coat. Roast 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender and charred, stirring once.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine black beans, corn, and the remaining ½ cup salsa.
Spoon bean mixture onto tortillas. Top with cauliflower mixture, cabbage, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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Beanie6 days ago

Delicious and easy to make. I definitely make it again

Liz Stevens3 months ago

So good and easy!

Audrey Roth3 months ago

Is there a good substitution for corn? I have a severe allergy to it. I’m going to use flour tortillas.

Karen Miller4 months ago

So delicious! Another example of how oil is NOT needed. Roasting the cauliflower in the salsa is genius. A whole meal on its own.

Karen4 months ago

One more thing…went to WholeFoods for the chipotle salad. It is shelf stable and located with the chips. (Found this after looking at the dressing/vinegar/oil/condiment section).

And DO NOT substitute regular salsa for the chipotle salsa!

Jude4 months ago

I find it strange that you use aluminum foil in ur cooking. It’s a known carcinogenic. Why don’t you switch to a safer medium than aluminum?

Teri Guy4 months ago

Delicious! Wouldn’t change a thing.

Thomas2 months ago

Can you please provide sources for this? I looked around on the internet as a result of your comment, but I am unable to find any support for it from a credible source. Please don’t hear this as me being unkind. Rather, if there is good reason for concern, I would like to be aware. Thank you.

teresa murphy6 months ago

I would love to pin this recipe but whenever i try to pin any forks over knives recipes, the photo of the recipe is not an option. How can I pin them?

Judi Sweat7 months ago

To Jessica…Forks over knives people don’t do the calorie, fat or carb content. Just eats a variety of plants…it’ll all work out!!

Jason4 months ago

Jeez, Donna, gear down and relax…

Donna Held7 months ago

Plant based eaters who are Type One diabetics must count carbs to dose insulin appropriately. Judy, please be respectful of those who have demands in their lives that you may be lucky enough to not have.

Jessica Roman9 months ago

Hello where can I find the Kcal fats and Carb content for each of your recipes.

KATHY GROUNDS3 months ago

I don’t think they have it. This website is the best one I have found to calculate nutritional info from a recipe. https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076

Amber Williams10 months ago

So so good!! A hit with the entire family. Including our picky 12 year old. We will be adding them to our weekly roster of favorite dinners

Wendy Low12 months ago

Great tacos, though will roast cauliflower mixture a little longer next time. Casa Martinez brand Chipotle Fire-roasted Salsa (medium) worked beautifully.

Kenn L.1 year ago

These tacos are excellent! Amazing combination of flavors and textures. We love them! Definitely adding into the rotation. And easy to make. Great recipe. Delicious!

Steve Evans1 year ago

Wasn’t sure where the taste was going to come from. But wow, it is just beautiful.

Julie G2 years ago

These taste like street tacos from a restaurant. The flavors mix so well together. Really easy to make too! Definitely adding this to the rotation.

Allyson2 years ago

Very easy to make! The chipotle salsa and fresh cabbage really go well together! I might try the cauliflower in the air fryer next time. You could make the leftovers into a burrito bowl too.

ian h.2 years ago

Can we taco ’bout how delicious these look? I love how cauliflower can take on spice and the shortcut of using jarred salsa to season this recipe!

Audrey3 months ago

hahahahahaha!

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Nancy Macklin, RDN

Nancy Macklin has a bachelor of science in dietetics from Iowa State University and a Master of Science in health services administration from the University of Saint Francis. Macklin worked as a hospital-based clinical dietitian, providing counseling for diabetes, heart disease, and weight loss and as a food service director in health care dining sites. She now serves as a test kitchen dietitian, developing 500+ recipes per year. She is a member of the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics and International Association of Culinary Professionals. Find her on LinkedIn.

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