Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4 Servings

What these veggie tacos lack in meat, they make up for in big, bold flavors. Bite after bite your tastebuds are treated to a medley of textures and tastes that hit all the high points you expect. From the lightly charred and spiced cauliflower florets to the crispy, tangy pickled cabbage, to the cool avocado-yogurt crema, this is how to tackle Taco Tuesday, veggie-style.

Ingredients

1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 small head red cabbage, cored and shredded
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon unsalted garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 medium avocados, halved and pitted
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Finely grated zest of 1/2 medium lime
Juice of 1/2 medium lime
8 to 12 small corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions

Place the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Place the cabbage in a medium, heatproof bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the top. Stir to submerge the cabbage as much as possible. Let it sit while you prepare the cauliflower, then drain and discard the liquid.
Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F. Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it is heating.
Core the cauliflower and cut it into small 1-inch florets that don't have any stem attached. Place the cauliflower in a medium bowl, add the remaining ingredients, and toss to combine.
Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven, transfer the cauliflower onto the sheet, and spread into an even layer. Roast until browned in spots but still crisp-tender, stirring halfway through, about 20 minutes total.
While the cauliflower is cooking, scoop the avocado in a medium bowl and mash. Stir in the yogurt, 1/4 cup of the cilantro, lime zest, and juice; set aside.
When the cauliflower is ready, drain off the liquid from the pickled cabbage. To assemble, fill the tortillas with the pickled cabbage and cauliflower, then top with the avocado mixture and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.