In a taco, the tortilla is both wrapper and flavour. Mexican taco traditions include countless fillings; this cauliflower-and-avocado combination is our plant-based interpretation. Smoked paprika gives a toasted note while lime and raw cabbage contrast with the soft beans. Assemble just before eating.
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Roasted cauliflower tacos with black beans and avocado cream
A Mexican-inspired plant-based idea: three small tacos per person with crunchy purple cabbage and lime.
2026-10-26 · Editorial staff · Estimated reading time: 2 min
Queen of Queens · Food
The recipe
Mexican-inspired
- Servings
- 4
- Preparation
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 30 min
- Rest / waiting
- 0 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Estimated calories per serving
- 490 kcal
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients and quantities
- 12 small corn tortillas, about 300 g total
- 600 g cauliflower florets
- 400 g cooked, drained black beans
- 200 g avocado flesh
- 150 g purple cabbage
- 25 g extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp cumin
- Fresh coriander, salt and chilli to taste
Method
- Toss the florets with 20 g oil, paprika, cumin and a little salt. Roast at 210 °C conventional for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway.
- Heat the beans with the remaining 5 g oil and 2–3 tablespoons water for 5 minutes.
- Blend avocado with half the lime juice and a little water to make a cream. Finely shred the cabbage and dress with the remaining lime and a pinch of salt.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side. Fill with beans, cauliflower, cabbage and avocado cream. Finish with coriander and chilli.
Tips and variations
Tortillas should bend without breaking: wrap them in a clean cloth after warming. Calories assume three tortillas of approximately 25 g each per serving.
Allergens
Check tortillas: some contain wheat/gluten.
Sources and further reading
- Gobierno de México — El taco
- https://www.gob.mx/agricultura/articulos/el-taco-un-deleite-100-mexicano
Calories are estimates per serving and vary with ingredients, brands and actual quantities. Times are approximate; the total includes the stated resting time.
