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BBQ Cauliflower Tacos With Green Tahini Sauce

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Bold and colorful plant-based tacos featuring crispy BBQ-roasted cauliflower, creamy avocado, crunchy cabbage, and a vibrant green tahini sauce. These tacos are hearty, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (8 tacos)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (for sauce)
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (for sauce)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper (for sauce)
  • 3–5 tablespoons water (to thin sauce)
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup finely shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Lemon or lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Remove tray, toss cauliflower with BBQ sauce, and roast another 10 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Meanwhile, blend cilantro, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
  6. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until sauce is smooth and pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame until soft and slightly charred.
  8. Assemble tacos with tahini sauce, BBQ cauliflower, shredded cabbage, avocado, and fresh cilantro. Finish with lemon or lime juice and extra tahini sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Use spicy BBQ sauce or add hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Top with toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds for crunch.
  • Swap cilantro with parsley if needed.
  • Serve cauliflower and toppings over rice or quinoa as a bowl alternative.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas and check BBQ sauce for gluten to make it gluten-free.

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