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Cantina-Style Fried Cauliflower Tacos

Cantina-Style Fried Cauliflower Tacos

with Guacamole, Pickled Onion, Slaw & Smoky Red Pepper Crema
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 08, 2026
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Calories
850 kcal
Protein
14g protein
Total
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Wheat
  • Soy
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit

Red Onion

4 tablespoon

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

(Contains: Milk)

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

82 g

Tempura Batter Mix

(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Eggs)

10 ounce

Cauliflower Florets

4 ounce

Shredded Red Cabbage

1 unit

Lime

6 unit

Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Soy)

4 tablespoon

Guacamole

1 tablespoon

Southwest Spice Blend

Not included in your delivery

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

2 tablespoon (tbsp)

Cooking Oil

½ teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

/ per serving
Calories850 kcal
Fat46 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate96 g
Sugar18 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein14 g
Cholesterol30 mg
Sodium1730 mg
Potassium920 mg
Calcium160 mg
Iron2.1 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Whisk
Large Pan
Paper Towel
Slotted Spoon
Small Bowl
Plastic Wrap
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Quarter lime. Cut cauliflower into 1-inch pieces.

Pickle Onion & Make Slaw
2
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine onion¼ tsp sugar (½ tsp for 4 servings), a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside to pickle until ready to serve.

  • In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, mayonnaise¼ tsp sugar, a squeeze of lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper (½ tsp sugar and a big squeeze of lime juice for 4).

Make Batter & Coat Cauliflower
3
  • In a second medium bowl (large bowl for 4 servings), whisk together tempura batter mix, Southwest Spice Blend, ⅓ cup water (⅔ cup for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepperTIP: If needed, add more water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.

  • Stir in cauliflower until fully coated.

Fry Cauliflower
4
  • Heat a ⅓-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably heavy-bottomed, pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, using a slotted spoon, add coated cauliflowerTIP: Don’t overcrowd the pan! You’ll need to work in batches.

  • Cook until cauliflower is golden brown and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Season immediately with salt.

Warm Tortillas
5
  • Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.
Serve
6
  • Divide tortillas between plates; fill with slaw, cauliflower, and guacamole. Top with pickled onion (draining first). Drizzle with smoky red pepper crema. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

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