Description
These delicious tacos feature roasted spiced cauliflower and chickpeas, served in warm tortillas with a variety of fresh toppings. They are hearty, healthy, and bursting with flavor—perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas:
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Optional Toppings:
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Vegan or regular sour cream
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Crumbled feta or cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets and chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, ground coriander (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower and chickpeas for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown.
- While the vegetables roast, warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or microwave. Prepare the taco toppings.
- Fill each warmed tortilla with the roasted mixture. Top with avocado, red onion, cilantro, and any other desired toppings.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- These tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings.
- Leftover filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0g