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    Author: Donna | Published: Jun 7, 2016 | Modified: Jul 9, 2018

    Spicy Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Nectarine Chipotle Salsa

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    Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa

    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.

    Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa

    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 are really good 😆 ).

    Grilling season is well and truly here, and I have been loving the outdoor eating life.

    The hubby has been out there every weekend whipping up all kinds of chicken and beef-related treats for him and the kids. For some reason, I tend to lose all imaginative abilities when it comes to vegetarian food on the grill, and for the past couple of weeks have ended up with a big grilled garlicky portobello mushroom.

    Every-single-time.

    Don't get me wrong, they are quite delicious, but the same thing over and over does not go down well with me.

    Ever.

    Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa

    I needed something new and different, so I poured a glass of wine, popped on some Pete Murray to get the summery feeling going, and got creative.

    Voila, these grilled chipotle cauliflower tacos were born.

    And I am never turning back.

    They are a little bit smoky, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot of yum.

    I pair mine with a generous serving of avocado and a super fruity-seasonal nectarine and lime chipotle salsa, and it is a match made in heaven.

    You have to try them.

    If you have never tried grilled cauliflower - it is a life changer.

    Seriously, my husband was handing some out in the break room the next day, and we have had to pop some on the grill every time since!

    So delicious.

    Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa

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    Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa

    Spicy Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Nectarine Chipotle Salsa

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    Spice up your next summer BBQ with these Cauliflower Grilled Tacos and Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa. A little bit zesty, a little bit spicy and a whole lot delicious.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Tacos
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6 serves
    Calories 353 kcal

    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 slices avocados cut into
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    Instructions
     

    • For the sauce pop all of the ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy
    • For the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and pop into the fridge until ready to use
    • 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
    • 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 it

    Nutrition

    Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11.2gFat: 17.9gSaturated Fat: 3.2gSodium: 60mgFiber: 13.4gSugar: 6.8g
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    Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Chipotle Nectarine and Lime Salsa. A little bit zesty, a little bit spicy and a whole lot of yum. Perfect for the next summer BBQ.

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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

      July 02, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      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!!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        July 04, 2016 at 8:38 am

        Oh thank you so much Melissa 🙂 They are super delicious - I am hooked!

        Reply
    2. Mel @avirtualvegan.com says

      June 20, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      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 ?

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 21, 2016 at 8:26 am

        Thanks Mel 🙂 I feel like I am permanently going through a taco phase 🙂

        Reply
    3. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says

      June 14, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      What a lovely summer dish! I love grilled cauliflower. I make it a lot. The sauce sounds delicious too.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 18, 2016 at 10:26 am

        Oh grilled cauliflower is the best - I can't believe I only just recently tried it out, completely hooked now 🙂

        Reply
    4. Lucie says

      June 10, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      I love everything about these! Cauliflower is perfect taco material and the salsa sounds so goood <3

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 11, 2016 at 8:18 am

        Thanks Lucie 🙂 Cauliflower is perfect for so many different dishes hey - love it!!

        Reply
    5. Molly Kumar says

      June 10, 2016 at 11:27 am

      What a great looking Taco, love the idea of nectarine chipotle salsa - I'm sure this must be tasting Delicious!

      Reply
    6. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      June 09, 2016 at 4:29 am

      this is my idea of a meatless monday meal. love the nectarine with it..

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 09, 2016 at 6:51 am

        Thanks Dixya, the nectarine really gives it a fruity kick 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kelly @ TastingPage says

      June 08, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      If this doesn't scream great summer dish, I don't know what does. Looks fab!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:01 am

        Thanks Kelly 🙂 Definitely a summer dish!!

        Reply
    8. Uma Srinivas says

      June 08, 2016 at 1:40 pm

      These sounds flavorful with spicy! I like to try these one of my weekend!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:02 am

        Yes it has a nice little kick in there 🙂

        Reply
    9. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says

      June 08, 2016 at 10:13 am

      I love different taco combinations, and that green sauce is just calling my name! All the flavors sound wonderful!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:03 am

        Thanks so much Anjali 🙂 The green sauce just takes it to another level!

        Reply
    10. Nicole Dawson says

      June 08, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Cauliflower makes everything better 🙂 and it these tacos look wonderful!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 09, 2016 at 7:03 am

        It certainly does - I am so addicted to cauliflower everything lately 🙂

        Reply
    11. Linda @ Veganosity says

      June 07, 2016 at 5:17 pm

      Cauliflower tacos are one of my favorites. Love the sauce recipe!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 07, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        Thanks Linda! Cauliflower tacos are the best 🙂

        Reply
    12. Jenn says

      June 07, 2016 at 11:05 am

      I LOVE cauliflower tacos. And that salsa sounds amazing with the nectarine!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 07, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        It is!! It is so fresh and zesty (if I do say so myself), really kicks up the whole taco 🙂

        Reply
    13. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      June 07, 2016 at 8:15 am

      What a lovely taco! Can't go wrong with cauliflower for filling!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        June 07, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        Agree 🙂 Cauliflower is the best!

        Reply

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