Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Queso

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: cauliflwer tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 628kcal

Ingredients

For Pickled Onions:

  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar

For tacos:

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 can pineapple chunks drained and cut into smaller chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil OPTIONAL
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning or chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 corn tortillas

For the cashew queso:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 jar tomato sauce 4 oz
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp agave nectar

For Serving:

  • 1 avocado sliced
  • cilantro chopped
  • 2 Lime cut in wedges

Instructions

  • Make the pickled onions. Toss the red onion and the vinegar in a small bowl. Let marinate for an hour or two. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • On a baking sheet, layer the cauliflower and pineapple and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Roast until the cauliflower is fork-tender and nicely charred, about 25 minutes. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
  • Make the cashew queso
  • While the cauliflower is roasting, combine all the queso ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan and warm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning, until heated through and thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover excess queso and store in the fridge.
  • Assemble the tacos by layering the cauliflower pineapple filling, cashew queso, pickled onions, and avocado inside warmed tortillas. Top with cilantro and squeeze a lime wedge over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1829mg | Potassium: 1645mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1045IU | Vitamin C: 77.1mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 6mg
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