Cauliflower Tacos with Cashew Queso
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: cauliflwer tacos
Servings: 4
Calories: 628kcal
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
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.
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