Ingredients
– 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
– ½ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
– 1 cup water or vegetable broth
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– 8 small corn or flour tortillas
– ½ cup shredded lettuce
– ½ cup diced tomatoes
– ½ cup sliced red onion
– ½ cup avocado, sliced
– Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing for drizzle (optional)
Instructions
Creating Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Make Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, water (or broth), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until it forms a smooth batter.
3. Coat Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Shake off any excess batter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake Cauliflower: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is crispy and golden brown. Be sure to flip them halfway through for even cooking.
5. Add Buffalo Sauce: Remove the cauliflower from the oven and toss them in a bowl with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
6. Warm Tortillas: While the cauliflower is baking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable.
7. Assemble Tacos: Place a generous scoop of buffalo cauliflower into each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and avocado.
8. Drizzle Dressing: If desired, drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing to enhance the flavor.
9. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious buffalo cauliflower tacos while they are fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tacos
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 6g