6.11.2012

cauliflower tacos!

cauliflower tacos. sounds crazy, right? they're not. they're delicious.

the recipe is from here


Cauliflower Power Tacos












Makes: 8 tacos, 4 generous servings of 2 per person, or 8 moderate servings.

Roasted Cauliflower  

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, separated into florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Crispy Chick Peas  
  • 1 15-ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
Cilantro-Pepita Pesto  
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup pepitas (toasted pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 very small clove garlic, cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeƱo chiles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
Tortillas  
  • 8 gluten-free white corn tortillas, heated as directed on package
Heat oven to 425° F.
Place cauliflower florets in large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly coated. Arrange on large cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until cauliflower is tender and browned.
Meanwhile, mix crispy chick peas ingredients. Spread on 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until chick peas are slightly browned and crispy.
Meanwhile, in food processor, place all pesto ingredients except oil. Cover; process using quick on-and-off motions. With food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup oil through feed tube, stopping halfway through to stir mixture with spatula. Remove pesto to small bowl.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon pesto on each tortilla; top with about 1/2 cup roasted cauliflower and 1 tablespoon crispy chick peas. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve with remaining chickpeas.

UPDATE: I generally add a little LESS SALT than called for. We also top these tacos with pico de gallo.