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Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos with Chipotle Lime Slaw

Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos are an easy delicious, fresh nutritious meatless way to enjoy a Mexican favorite! The Chipotle Lime Slaw adds extra flavor, crunch and creaminess!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Vegetarian / Vegan Entrees
Cuisine: Southwestern / Mexican
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Cauliflower and Chickpeas

  • 1 large head cauliflower cut into small, bite-sized florets
  • 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed and patted dry
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Slaw

  • 1/2 medium head cabbage shredded or thinly sliced --OR-- 1 bag (10-ounce) coleslaw mix
  • 3 scallions white and light green part only, chopped
  • 1/2 large lime juiced (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream vegan or regular
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo plus 1 tablespoon sauce finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Pinch sugar optional and to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 12 corn tortillas warmed
  • Avocado slices or guacamole
  • Radish slices
  • Cilantro leaves

Instructions

Cauliflower and Chickpeas

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine cauliflower, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano and salt and black pepper in a bowl. Toss well to thoroughly coat the cauliflower and chickpeas.
  • Spread out on a large baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes.

Slaw

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

To Serve

  • Place some slaw on warmed tortillas. Top with cauliflower/chickpea combination or vice versa. Add avocado (or guacamole), radish slices and cilantro leaves.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:
  • Also great with tofu!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 1107mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1382IU | Vitamin C: 148mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg