Lentil And Cauliflower Tacos
7:30 AMCauliflower is one of those vegetable I think a lot of people are afraid to make meals with. The smell isn't the greatest, it can have some "side-effects" for some that aren't so pleasant (.. cough cough *gas* cough cough....) But regardless it is a very beneficial vegetable. It is anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins, full of fiber and can boost your brain health!
I highly suggest prepping a head of time before making this meal. Cook the lentils according to the bag's directions and if using frozen cauliflower, warm up, and leave out to dry a so you don't have soggy tacos!
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower (about 2 cups of florets). You can use frozen as well. Just cook it before hand.
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons mild chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder or cayenne pepper (to taste)
Generous grating black pepper
Salt to taste
Directions
Grate the cauliflower using a tool of your choice. I used a chopper attachment for my mixer. Just don't grate it too much, you don't want it finely chopped.
Once the cauliflower is grated, heat a large skillet with some EVOO.
Add your chopped onion and garlic and cook till brown.
Add in your cauliflower and saute for about 3-4 minutes.
Add 1TBLs of chili powder and cook some more till cauliflower is tender
Add you lentils (drained) and add the remaining spices. I found leaving out the other TBS of chili powder and just a SPRINKLE of cayenne pepper made it less spicy. But add more if you like your tacos spicy.
Add your chopped onion and garlic and cook till brown.
Add in your cauliflower and saute for about 3-4 minutes.
Add 1TBLs of chili powder and cook some more till cauliflower is tender
Add you lentils (drained) and add the remaining spices. I found leaving out the other TBS of chili powder and just a SPRINKLE of cayenne pepper made it less spicy. But add more if you like your tacos spicy.
Make tacos with your favorite soft or hard tortillas. I LOVE to make mine "nacho style" with some great Late July chips!
I also like to top mine with some yummy vegan sour cream!
1 comments
Was this hubby approved? Not sure if my hubby would like them or not.
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