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.
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.
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.
If you are on the lookout for some more sensational summer recipes for your grilling days then make sure you pop over and check these lovelies out:
Recipe
Spicy Cauliflower Grilled Tacos with Nectarine Chipotle Salsa
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
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
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!