Name: Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets ((about 6 cups chopped)); 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 poblano pepper, sliced; 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup red enchilada sauce; 8-12 corn tortillas, warmed; 1 cup grilled or roasted corn; smashed avocado, cilantro, and/or pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil, or avocado oil mayo; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 jalapeños, seeded if desired; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup roughly chopped chives or green onion; 1 clove garlic, grated; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 cup lime juice

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My new go-to weeknight tacos, Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Verde. Saucy-spicy cauliflower with smoky poblano peppers stuffed into warmed tortillas. Top with a creamy jalapeño cilantro garlic verde sauce, plus avocados, and you’ll have tacos you won’t soon forget. These spicy vegetarian cauliflower tacos are made in just one skillet in about 30 minutes. They’re quick, simple, healthy, and so delicious…great all year round!

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I mentioned this last week, but my brother Red was in town and he’s kind of a funny kid. He used to be a lot pickier about what he ate. But with age, he’s pretty much willing, and excited, to try almost anything.

That being said he still has his favorites. There are certain foods he’ll gravitate towards more than others. He’s an avocado toast, sushi, and taco loving kind of guy. His absolute favorite is my dad’s crispy, cheesy tacos. But another big favorite is cauliflower, especially buffalo cauliflower.

Every time he’s home he requests that I make the buffalo cauliflower from HBH Super Simple. It’s a great recipe, but it was time to try something new. And since Red loves a good taco, cauliflower tacos were the obvious choice.

Jumping into the details – let’s talk cauliflower

The cauliflower portion of this recipe is very similar to my crispy cauliflower tinga tacos, only I added in a poblano pepper. It’s such an awesome combination of spicy chipotle and smoky poblano peppers.

You’ll want to cook the cauliflower, poblano pepper, and onion together in a super hot skillet. Try to get a bit of a char on the cauliflower and peppers, but leave them tender, not mushy. Once the cauliflower starts to char, add in the chipotle peppers and enchilada sauce. The enchilada sauce is the secret here, it keeps these tacos saucy and flavorful.

Once the cauliflower simmers in the sauce for a bit, it’s ready. It shouldn’t take more than fifteen minutes, then you can assemble the tacos!

Well…first you need to make the creamy jalapeño verde

The jalapeño verde is my favorite part…this sauce is really really good. And it’s so easy to make!

Simply add everything to a blender or food processor and blend until creamy. It’s a mix of fresh cilantro, jalapeños, creamy mayo (plain yogurt would work too), garlic, and just a small squeeze of honey to balance the heat level.

It’s creamy, spicy, just a touch salty, and totally addicting. Meaning, the perfect taco recipe.

Finally, we assemble

I really did my tacos up with all the fixings here…smashed avocado, shredded lettuce, and grilled corn. Then I layered in the chipotle cauliflower and finished with the jalapeño verde and cotija cheese.

This looks like a lot, but everything comes together pretty quickly. And really, you can use as little or as many toppings as you’d like.

Just do not skip the verde sauce, it really is the best.

Oh, and yes, Red did love these tacos (and so did the rest of the fam!).

Looking for other fun taco recipes? Here are some favorites:

Crispy Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos with Creamy Charred Corn Salsa

Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce

Homemade Cheesy Gordita Crunch Tacos

Lastly, if you make these Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Verde, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!