Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Bullet Chili Romesco | Kitchenstagram
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Bullet Chili Romesco, golden roasted cauliflower tucked into soft tacos with a bold spicy romesco-style sauce creates a satisfying meat-free meal full of smoky flavour and texture. Quick to prepare and packed with vibrant taste, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights while fitting plant-based and customizable diets.
Ingredients needed for Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Bullet Chili Romesco:
Cauliflower: The star ingredient, roasted until crispy and golden for a smoky, hearty filling.
Flour Tortillas: Soft street-style tortillas hold all the flavourful toppings perfectly.
Red Bullet Chili Sauce: Spicy Homemade Red Chili Sauce is an alternative to traditional roasted red pepper for extra heat and depth. Find our Homemade Red Chili Sauce recipe HERE!!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Extra Virgin Olive Oil helps the cauliflower roast beautifully while adding richness to the sauce.
Parsley: Fresh flat-leaf parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish to the tacos.
Lime: Brings freshness and acidity that balances the smoky and spicy flavours.
Spices: Paprika powder, cayenne pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, red chili flakes, black pepper powder and cumin powder adds flavour to the cauliflower.
Garlic Cloves: Roasted and fresh garlic create a deep, aromatic flavour in the sauce.
Almonds: Roasted almonds add a creamy texture and subtle nutty flavour to the romesco-style sauce.
Fire-Roasted Tomatoes: Fire-roasted tomatoes provide smoky richness and extra depth to the overall flavour.
Serving Suggestions:
These cauliflower tacos are easy to customize with extra flavours and textures. Add creamy avocado, tangy onions or briny olives for more depth. A sprinkle of melted cheese works beautifully. For a heartier meal, include beans, tofu or any protein you enjoy. Grilled corn adds a lightly charred sweetness that pairs perfectly with the roasted cauliflower. If you want a lighter option, swap the tortillas for crisp lettuce cup or turn everything into a colourful taco bowl with rice greens and your favorite toppings. For a refreshing option, add Red Cabbage and Apple Slaw.
Storage Tips:
Leftovers from these cauliflower tacos are easy to keep fresh, making them perfect for quick meals later in the week. Store the roasted cauliflower separately in a sealed container in the refrigerator, where it stays good for several days. Keep the sauce chilled in another container to maintain its flavour and texture. When ready to eat, warm the cauliflower in the oven or air fryer for a crisp finish., while sauce can be enjoyed either cold or slightly warmed depending on your preference.
Ingredients
For Roasted Cauliflower:
1 no. Whole Cauliflower, cut into bite size pieces
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper powder
2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
1 tsp Paprika Powder
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Crushed Black Pepper
Salt to taste
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For Bullet Chili Romesco:
1/4 cup Raw Almonds
4 nos. Garlic clove
2 nos. Tomato
2 tbsp Red Bullet Chili Sauce
1 tsp Paprika Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1 no. Lime, juiced
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Kosher Salt
For Serving:
Flour Tortillas
Bullet Chili Romesco sauce
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Preparation
- Step 1: Chop the cauliflower head into bite sized florets and place them in a large bowl. In the bowl combine cauliflower florets with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, cayenne Pepper powder, red chili flakes, paprika powder, dried oregano, crushed black pepper, salt to taste and extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine.
- Step 2: Preheat the oven @200°C. Transfer the marinated cauliflower in a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- Step 3: In a separate baking tray, add raw almonds and two unpeeled garlic cloves. Roast them 10-12 minutes, checking at the 8 minute mark. If the almonds are dark brown and cracking, remove from the oven and set aside.
- Step 4: Place whole tomatoes directly over gas burner on medium-high heat. Rotate with tongs every few minutes until the skins are blistered and charred, then peel and chop the tomatoes.
- Step 5: In a blender add the charred chopped tomato, roasted almonds, roasted garlic cloves, remaining two fresh garlic cloves, red bullet chili sauce, paprika powder, cumin powder, lime juice, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust flavour as needed, adding more lime for acidity, garlic for zing, salt, paprika or maple syrup.
- Step 6: To serve, heat tortillas over direct gas burner and transfer the tortilla in a serving plate. Spread 1-2 tbsp romesco sauce on the tortilla, top with roasted cauliflower, red cabbage and apple slaw and fresh cilantro.
- Step 7: Serve immediately. Enjoy!!
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