Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower, head, cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Creamy Ranch Slaw
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas, small
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
While cauliflower roasts, whisk together buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl. After 15 minutes, remove cauliflower from oven. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat thoroughly. Return to oven and roast for another 10-12 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
While cauliflower finishes roasting, warm the corn tortillas. This can be done in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, or wrapped in foil in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble, place a spoonful of creamy ranch slaw into each warm tortilla. Top with a generous portion of buffalo cauliflower. Garnish with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
⏱️ 5 min
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Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Cauliflower
- 1 cauliflower, head, cut into 1-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Creamy Ranch Slaw
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas, small
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Spread the seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
While cauliflower roasts, whisk together buffalo sauce and melted butter in a small bowl. After 15 minutes, remove cauliflower from oven. Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat thoroughly. Return to oven and roast for another 10-12 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Stir until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
While cauliflower finishes roasting, warm the corn tortillas. This can be done in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, in the microwave for 15-30 seconds, or wrapped in foil in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble, place a spoonful of creamy ranch slaw into each warm tortilla. Top with a generous portion of buffalo cauliflower. Garnish with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
⏱️ 5 min