Spice up your next summer BBQ with these Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa. A little bit zesty, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot delicious. So much flavor.
If nectarines are out of season try these tacos with this Restaurant Style Salsa With Chipotle Peppers instead. Why not try topping with some blackened corn for extra flavor, or some slow cooker fiesta pulled pork?
Spicy Cauliflower Grilled Tacos
I am so so excited about these grilled cauliflower tacos.
Seriously, I have been having dreams about them they are THAT good (ok, maybe I need a little more excitement in my life if I am dreaming about grilled tacos, but they really are that good).
When grilling season hits you will find my hubby and I out whipping up all kinds of concoctions.
I feel like I know exactly what I am doing with anything chicken or beef related on the BBQ, but when it comes to vegetarian meals I always seem to draw a blank.
Not anymore, now that I have these grilled cauliflower tacos in my life, I will be popping them on the BBQ time and time again.
Ingredients
These cauliflower tacos are a little bit smoky, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot of yum.
Combining a delicious creamy cashew-based dressing with a nectarine chipotle salsa and some perfectly grilled cauliflower, there will be a veritable flavor explosion in your mouth.
Plus they are super easy to make!
Simply:
- whip up the dressing in the food processor until nice and smooth
- mix all of the ingredients together for the salsa in a small bowl
- grill the cauliflower on the grill (bbq)
- assemble
- add your favorite toppings
Congratulations, you are now in vegetarian taco heaven.
Air Fry Cauliflower
If the weather isn't cooperating, or you just can't be bothered firing up the grill you can easily air fry the cauliflower instead.
Simply roast the florets in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for around 15 minutes flipping every 3 minutes, until they are cooked perfectly.
Serving Suggestions
For the best flavors pair your grilled cauliflower with a food drizzle of the cashew dressing, some nectarine salsa, and your favorite taco toppings.
Why not try:
- sliced avocado
- fresh cilantro (coriander)
- lime wedges
- crumbled queso or vegan alternative
- chilli flakes or sliced fresh chilis depending on how much spice you can handle.
Happy Eating
xx
Recipe
Spicy Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Nectarine Chipotle Salsa
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Ingredients
Sauce
- cup ½ raw cashews
- cup ½ water
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ an avocado
- cup ¼ lime juice
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- cup ¼ nutritional yeast
- salt and pepper to taste
Nectarine Salsa
- ½ red onion finely diced
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 1 nectarine finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Tacos
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into florets
- 3 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chilli flakes
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1-2 avocados cut into slices
Instructions
- For the sauce pop all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamycup ½ raw cashews, cup ½ water, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, ½ an avocado, cup ¼ lime juice, 2 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, cup ¼ nutritional yeast, salt and pepper to taste
- For the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and pop into the fridge until ready to use½ red onion finely diced, 1 red pepper finely chopped, 1 nectarine finely chopped, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- For the cauliflower toss the cauliflower with the oil, garlic, chipotle flakes, cumin and lime juice. Grill on the bbq over a med-high heat for about 20 minutes. Alternatively roast in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for around 15 minutes flipping every 3 minutes, until they are cooked perfectly.1 head of cauliflower, 3 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon chipotle chilli flakes, ¼ teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- To assemble: serve two corn tortillas with a small amount of avocado, some salsa, a couple pieces of cauliflower and some sauce drizzled on top. Squeeze some lime on top and go for it12 corn tortillas, 1-2 avocados cut into slices
Notes
Nutrition
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Rina says
This recipe was so lovely! The spiciness was just perfect for me!
Jane says
I love this recipe so much. The cashew sauce is brilliant and the cauliflower filling feels nice and light be so flavorful. I love this spin on taco night!
Elaine says
This was so dang good! That salsa alone is a five star food!
Marie says
Loved these tacos! The spicy and smoky cauliflower paired so well with the creamy dressing and zesty salsa. I tried the restaurant style salsa with chipotle peppers since nectarines weren't in season, and it was still fantastic.
Donna says
Ooh yum, love the sound of that!
Sally says
These tacos were so flavorful! The spicy cauliflower was delicious paired with the sweetness of the nectarine salsa. Not a combination I would have thought of but it really works. Yum!
Jane says
I can't even tell you how much I love this recipe. The cashew sauce is brilliant and the cauliflower filling feels nice and light be so flavorful. I love this spin on taco night!
Melissa says
I can't even come up with the words to describe how tasty these look! Yay now I have a new taco recipe to try out!!
Donna1 says
Oh thank you so much Melissa 🙂 They are super delicious - I am hooked!
Mel @avirtualvegan.com says
I am having a bit of a taco phase at the moment. I can't get enough of them! Yours looks awesome. I must try them soon ?
Donna1 says
Thanks Mel 🙂 I feel like I am permanently going through a taco phase 🙂
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
What a lovely summer dish! I love grilled cauliflower. I make it a lot. The sauce sounds delicious too.
Donna1 says
Oh grilled cauliflower is the best - I can't believe I only just recently tried it out, completely hooked now 🙂
Lucie says
I love everything about these! Cauliflower is perfect taco material and the salsa sounds so goood <3
Donna1 says
Thanks Lucie 🙂 Cauliflower is perfect for so many different dishes hey - love it!!
Molly Kumar says
What a great looking Taco, love the idea of nectarine chipotle salsa - I'm sure this must be tasting Delicious!
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says
this is my idea of a meatless monday meal. love the nectarine with it..
Donna1 says
Thanks Dixya, the nectarine really gives it a fruity kick 🙂
Kelly @ TastingPage says
If this doesn't scream great summer dish, I don't know what does. Looks fab!
Donna1 says
Thanks Kelly 🙂 Definitely a summer dish!!
Uma Srinivas says
These sounds flavorful with spicy! I like to try these one of my weekend!
Donna1 says
Yes it has a nice little kick in there 🙂
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
I love different taco combinations, and that green sauce is just calling my name! All the flavors sound wonderful!
Donna1 says
Thanks so much Anjali 🙂 The green sauce just takes it to another level!
Nicole Dawson says
Cauliflower makes everything better 🙂 and it these tacos look wonderful!
Donna1 says
It certainly does - I am so addicted to cauliflower everything lately 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
Cauliflower tacos are one of my favorites. Love the sauce recipe!
Donna1 says
Thanks Linda! Cauliflower tacos are the best 🙂
Jenn says
I LOVE cauliflower tacos. And that salsa sounds amazing with the nectarine!
Donna1 says
It is!! It is so fresh and zesty (if I do say so myself), really kicks up the whole taco 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
What a lovely taco! Can't go wrong with cauliflower for filling!
Donna1 says
Agree 🙂 Cauliflower is the best!