Baja-Style Cauliflower Tacos
Using store bought coleslaw saves time and is brought to another level by adding mango, cilantro, fresh lime juice and jalapeño. The slaw is spread on warmed corn tortillas and topped with cauliflower that’s dredged in coconut milk and spices, then coated in coconut-panko for crunch and baked in the oven. Top it all off with a simple cilantro sauce and you’ve got a very satisfying and tasty dinner that serves 4.
Recipe
3 c. (7-1/2 oz.) coleslaw mix
1/2 mango, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (3/4 c.)
1 T. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 T. lime juice
1 T. jalapeño, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
1 c. panko
1 c. canned coconut milk
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 head cauliflower (1 lb.), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
8-12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed
Vegan Cilantro Sauce:
1/4 c. vegan mayonnaise
1/4 c. dairy-free sour cream
3 T. water
3 T. fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
Preheat oven to 450-degrees.
Combine coleslaw mix, mango, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño and 1/4 tsp. salt in a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
For the vegan cilantro sauce, whisk all ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Add more water, if needed, 1 T. at a time to achieve the correct drizzling consistency.
Spray a rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Combine coconut and panko in a shallow dish. Whisk coconut milk, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne and 1 tsp. Kosher salt together in a bowl. Add cauliflower to coconut milk mixture, tossing to coat well. Working with one piece of cauliflower at a time, remove from coconut milk, letting excess drip back into the bowl, then coat well with the coconut-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Transfer to the baking sheet.
Bake until cauliflower is tender, golden and crisp, 20-25 minutes, flipping cauliflower and rotating sheet halfway through baking.
Divide slaw evenly among warm tortillas and top with cauliflower. Drizzle with cilantro sauce and serve with a lime wedge.