Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Spicy Homemade Refried Beans
A cauliflower taco with homemade refried beans from a can is a great option for Taco Tuesday or any day - because who doesn’t love tacos! They are filled with such color everyone in your household will be begging to try them.
The tacos have a nice crunch from the roasted cauliflower and the addition of radishes, plus a softer texture from the refried beans. It’s a winning combination for a vegan taco.
The homemade refried beans add a pleasant heat and the Turmeric Tahini Sauce gives another layer of heat. The flavors are a delight.
Pairing this cauliflower taco with a few garnishes like salsa, fresh cilantro, avocado, and some lime juice completes the meal.
Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower Taco
The beautiful main character - crispy, wonderfully spicy with its blend of ginger and turmeric, roasted cauliflower.
I am so glad cauliflower has become popular. To tell you the truth, it was a vegetable I often ignored because it is white and just so blah. Now that I have joined forces with this versatile vegetable I love how it can transform into just about any comfort food you may like, rice, steak, crust, mashed potatoes and so much more, I know it will be exciting to try cauliflower in many different dishes.
Spicy Homemade Refried Beans
A quick way to add fiber to your meal is to add some beans. I am not a huge fan of the traditional fully smashed refried beans like you may get in your favorite Mexican restaurant, I like mine popped and cracked but not blended - I side with chunky.
Mexican refried beans are traditionally made from pinto beans but I like to be curious and try various types of beans seasoned with spices and herbs. And when you use beans from a can, you can quickly make them on your stovetop.
This cauliflower taco is seriously good! With just enough spice and color to make everyone want to eat one. Add a bit of garish like avocado, radishes, and fresh salsa for a quick and healthy meal.
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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Spicy Homemade Refried Beans
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 corn tortillas
Golden Curry Roasted Cauliflower
- 1 large cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 9 tbsp Havens Kitchen Turmeric Tahini Sauce one 5 oz packet - (see notes for homemade version)
Spicy Refried Beans
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 can black beans 15 oz can, drained
- 1 can chili beans 15 oz can, drained
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the cauliflower, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and 1 5-ounce packet of Haven’s Kitchen Turmeric Tahini Sauce until evenly combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the cauliflower in a single layer on the sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until it is tender and browned, stirring once halfway through.
- While cauliflower is roasting, slice the red onion.
- In a medium saucepan, and heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the drained beans, kosher salt, chili powder, and black pepper. Turn the heat to medium low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Scrape the bottom and sides of the pan as necessary. Add salt to taste.
- Warm your tortilla with a dry heat, in a pan or toaster oven (not the microwave which will ruin the texture and make it subject to falling apart.)
- To serve, place a layer of beans in a tortilla, top with roasted cauliflower, and your fav toppings.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp water
Hand Size Portions
Hand Portions
Some handy advice: You can use your hands to practice calorie control without weighing and measuring.
Using hand position size is an alternative way to decide how much to eat visually. It gives you a way to quickly estimate what's on your plate, using the size of your hand as an alternative to counting macros (which generally has you weighing and reading nutrition labels to count protein, carbohydrates, and fat).
To learn more, read How to Get Started with Hand Portion Sizes.
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Cauliflower and radish in a taco with turmeric and ginger sound really good. Looking forward to trying this.
Thanks, Cassie.
You can’t have a lousy taco 😎.
But seriously, ginger gives off its own spiciness and makes this taco a fun alternative to a traditional taco.
Be sure to let me know how you liked it.