Cauliflower Walnut Vegetarian Tacos – Colorful Plant-Based Recipe

These tacos combine cauliflower, walnuts, and chipotle for a smoky, satisfying, and plant-based taco filling. Serve with fresh toppings like corn salsa, pico de gallo, and guacamole for the ultimate taco night!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets

  • 2 cups whole walnuts

  • 2 chipotles in adobo sauce

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 2 tbsp lime juice

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 375°F.

  2. Prepare Filling: Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until evenly ground.

  3. Bake: Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway.

  4. Serve: Add to tacos, burritos, or bowls. Top with corn salsa, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Topping Ideas

  • Corn Salsa: Sauté corn kernels, then mix with black beans, jalapeño, salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

  • Pico de Gallo: Combine chopped tomatoes, onions, salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

  • Guacamole: Mash avocados with salt, lime juice, and cilantro.

These cauliflower walnut tacos make for a vibrant, nutritious, and crowd-pleasing meal!

Molly Messier

Molly Messier is a Providence-based creative director helping brands tell their story through artistic direction and strategic design. She is a visual storyteller and designer thinker guided by a distinctive point of view that celebrates art, travel, wellness and the mediterranean slow life.

https://www.messithoughtscreative.com
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