BBQ Cauliflower Sweet Corn Tacos (Printable)
Smoky cauliflower, sweet corn, slaw, and avocado come together in vibrant Tex-Mex tacos.
# What You'll Need:
→ BBQ Cauliflower
01 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (vegan if preferred)
→ Sweet Corn
09 - 1 cup fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels
10 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
11 - Pinch salt
12 - Pinch ground black pepper
→ Slaw
13 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
14 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
15 - 1 small carrot, julienned
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
18 - Pinch salt
→ For Serving
19 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
20 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
22 - Lime wedges
# How-to Steps:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through for even browning.
04 - Remove from oven, toss cauliflower with barbecue sauce, and return to oven for 5 minutes until caramelized and fork-tender.
05 - Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add corn kernels, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly charred. Set aside.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss well.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
08 - Fill each tortilla with slaw, barbecue cauliflower, sweet corn, sliced avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- Uses easy-to-find produce so you can shop fresh or clean out the freezer
- Quick enough for busy nights
- Totally vegan and dairy free yet feels indulgent
- Customizable toppings keep things fresh week to week
02 -
- High in fiber so they leave you satisfied
- Easy to meal prep or freeze for later
- Gluten free option just use certified corn tortillas
- Vegan and family friendly even picky eaters love them
03 -
- Always massage the spice and oil into your cauliflower so every floret is coated. This gives better browning.
- Char your corn until you see golden spots for true depth of flavor. Pick tortillas you love and never skip warming them before assembly. If making for a crowd set up a DIY taco bar so everyone can build their perfect plate.