Easy BBQ Cauliflower Tacos
Quick, flavorful, and perfect for your next taco night!
Happy Thursday!
This week we’re making one of my favorite meals (bbq cauliflower chickpea tacos!) for when the weather starts to warm up because somehow despite it being 60°F a few days ago, it’s supposed to be 94°F on Saturday. Ummm, okay. 😅
And in case you missed it, the second episode of my Seasonal Scoops series is out and this week’s flavor? Carrot Cake Ice Cream!
It seriously tastes JUST like carrot cake in ice cream form. Highly recommend making it this weekend to cool down. You can find the recipe here!
BBQ Cauliflower Tacos
These BBQ cauliflower tacos are a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. Roasted cauliflower is coated in BBQ sauce, topped with crispy chickpeas, a slaw, avocado, and jalapeño for a little kick!
Ingredients (Makes 3 Servings)
½ head cauliflower
¼ cup barbecue sauce
1 can chickpeas
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
2 cups coleslaw
¼ cup vegan mayo
1 lime, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced
½ an avocado, sliced
6 tortillas
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Roast the Cauliflower:
Chop the cauliflower into ½-inch pieces.
Toss the cauliflower with ½ tablespoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Spread the cauliflower evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
After 30 minutes, toss the roasted cauliflower with your favorite BBQ sauce, then spread it back onto the baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes to let the sauce caramelize.
Crisp the Chickpeas:
Drain, rinse, and pat the chickpeas dry.
Toss them with the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Spread the chickpeas on a separate baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly crispy.
Prepare the Slaw:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, vegan mayo, and the juice from half a lime.
Toss until the slaw is well-coated and set aside.
Assemble the Tacos:
Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for a bit of char.
Fill each tortilla with the BBQ cauliflower, roasted chickpeas, a scoop of slaw, slices of fresh jalapeño, avocado, and a final squeeze of lime juice.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce or extra BBQ sauce on the side :)
xo,
Natalie