To keep things interesting around here, during times of Covid-19 isolation, we’ve brought back taco night! I’ve been noticing how important it is to keep things engaging & somewhat challenging, coming up with new creative activities and little games that we can all play to keep it light.
Also, every one loves tacos!
Any kind of meal that involves a few different ingredient options that everyone can make on their own is great for kids and a good opportunity for creativity. We made fish tacos with a mango + avocado salsa this week and are talking about how to make a great mexi-spiced tofu taco….stayed tuned for that!
Don’t let the ingredients list length make you nervous, because most of these things you will already have on hand and, if you don’t, you can get creative and use up what’s calling to you from your fridge 😉
Black Bean & Cumin Spiced Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
Makes 8 - 10 tacos
For the Cauliflower:
1 head cauliflower cut up into bite-sized bits
2-3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
Fresh pepper
Avocado Lime Crema:
1.5 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
1 small clove of garlic, minced
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp salt
2-3 Tbsp coconut kefir or coconut cream
For the rest of the Tacos:
1 can refried black beans, heated in a frying pan with a bit of coconut oil
Shredded lettuce (we use romaine)
Shredded purple cabbage
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Cashew sour cream
Salsa (fresh is best)
Fresh cilantro
Soft Taco Shells (our favourite brand is Abuelo’s, made in the Comox Valley)
For the cauliflower, preheat oven to 375F. Toss cauliflower pieces with oil and spices and spread out on a large glass-baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until crispy around the edges.
Meanwhile, prepare your avocado lime crema by blending all ingredients in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.
Prepare all other topping ingredients and warm your taco shells at 200F for roughly 10 minutes, or until just warm. To put together your tacos, start with a bit of refried beans, some shredded veg, the spiced cauliflower, and top with salsa and avocado lime crema. Devour immediately!
Make these tacos!
And may you find happiness in everything yummy 😋
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Remember laughter.