Published on June 25, 2025

Crispy Cauliflower Power Tacos 

 

Crispy Cauliflower Power Tacos   

A great source of protein and fun way to change up your tacos! Can be made into a bowl for an easier on the go or work-day meal.

Makes 4 servings (2 tacos/serving)

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 – 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1 zucchini, cut into ¼” cubes
  • 8 corn tortillas, 6” size
  • 2 cups red cabbage, shredded, divided
  • 1 avocado, diced

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400º
  2. Mix cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and 4 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Toss chickpeas in half the oil-spice mixture and toss cauliflower with the other half of oil-spice mixture. Roast each on separate baking sheets until crispy (about 30 minutes).
  4. While chickpeas and cauliflower are in the oven, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in pan and sauté zucchini until tender.
  5. Warm tortillas in oven for 5 minutes at 400 degrees.
  6. Assemble tacos: 1 tortilla, ¼ cup shredded cabbage, ¼ cup chickpeas, ¼ cup cauliflower, 1 tablespoon avocado.

Nutrition Information per serving:

690 calories

28 grams protein

29 grams dietary fiber

17 grams total fat, 0 mg cholesterol

115 grams carbohydrates

1330 mg sodium

15 grams sugar

0 grams added sugar

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