Roasted Cauliflower Tacos Recipe
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Mole Rojo Sauce! These healthy vegan tacos are full of flavor, crunch and fresh ingredients.
How to Make the Best Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
These Roasted Cauliflower Tacos are a delicious plant-based meal that proves vegan food can be absolutely crave-worthy. The star of the dish is perfectly roasted cauliflower—caramelized on the edges and tender inside—paired with a rich, complex mole rojo sauce that brings authentic Mexican flavors to your table.
What makes these tacos truly special is the combination of textures and fresh toppings. The crispy cauliflower contrasts beautifully with creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage, and peppery radishes. A squeeze of fresh lime ties everything together and brightens the deep, earthy notes of the mole sauce. Whether you’re committed to a vegan lifestyle or just looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your week, these tacos deliver on both flavor and nutrition.
The best part? This recipe comes together in under an hour, with most of that time being hands-off while the cauliflower roasts. Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings—pickled jalapeños add a nice kick, while a drizzle of cilantro crema takes these tacos to the next level.
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Mole Rojo Sauce! These healthy vegan tacos are full of flavor, crunch and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Tacos
Roasted Cauliflower
Toppings
Optional Toppings
Instructions
Prepare the Cauliflower
- Heat oven to 450°F.
- Cut cauliflower into bite-sized pieces. Toss in a bowl with olive oil making sure cauliflower is fully coated.
- Place in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
- While cauliflower roasts, make Quick and Easy Mole Rojo Sauce.
- Prep all your toppings.
- Warm tortillas, spread with warm mole sauce, top with roasted cauliflower, follow with all your toppings.
Notes
- For extra crispy cauliflower, spread pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet without overcrowding.
- Make the Mexican Slaw instead of plain shredded cabbage for extra flavor—it only takes 10 minutes.
- You can make your own homemade tortillas for the freshest taste.
