Bang Bang Cauliflower Tacos (Paleo, AIP, Whole30, Vegan)
These bang bang cauliflower tacos are an amazing plant-based appetizer or side dish! They’re paleo, whole30, AIP, and even Vegan!
When I first started transitioning to a more paleo diet, I was wary of having protein at every single meal. I had been lower protein for so long that I wasn’t used to the idea, nor was I used to the extra expense of high-quality protein. However, not everything has to have animal protein in it! Not every appetizer has to be bacon wrapped dates or cocktail meatballs. Veggie-packed side dishes are such an amazing way to add more vegetables to your diet, save money on protein, and include plant-based family and friends in your meals.
These bang bang cauliflower tacos are packed with flavor, fiber, and nutrient dense veggies! They’re so perfect to serve as a fun appetizer or side dish and will be sure to please crowds of all diet types.
The Ingredients You’ll Need For The Bang Bang Cauliflower Tacos
Cauliflower
One medium head of cauliflower chopped into florets is what you’ll need for this recipe.
Butter lettuce
These work great as the lettuce cup tortillas, but you could also use a compliant tortilla.
Radishes
A crunchy kick in the tacos.
Cilantro
Can’t have tacos without lots of fresh cilantro 😉
Bang Bang Sauce
The bang bang sauce will vary depending on whether or not you’re AIP. I have two options for a nightshade-free sauce and a whole30/ paleo sauce.
Avocado Crema
This simple avocado crema is made with minimal ingredients and can be used to a variety of different recipes!
PrintBang Bang Cauliflower Tacos (Paleo, AIP, Whole30, Vegan)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 tacos 1x
Ingredients
For the cauliflower tacos
- Medium head of cauliflower, chopped in florets
- 5–6 butter lettuce leaf cups
- 4–5 radishes, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For the paleo/whole 30 bang bang sauce
- 1/4 cup compliant mayo
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the AIP bang bang sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp AIP ketchup (or this)
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp horseradish powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the avocado crema
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tbsp coconut cream
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Pinch of sea salt
- Squeeze of lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- For the bang bang sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and set aside.
- For the avocado crema, blend the ingredients in a high-speed blender until creamy and set aside.
- Toss the cauliflower florets in the bang bang sauce of your choice until well coated.
- Evenly space the cauliflower florets on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until baked through.
- Prepare the lettuce cups and layer in the cauliflower, chopped radish, and cilantro. Finish with a drizzle of avocado crema on all of the tacos.
- Serve as an appetizer or side dish and enjoy!
Notes
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 137
- Fat: 11.9g
- Carbohydrates: 6.7g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
AIP
Low Carb
Paleo
Whole30
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I can’t find horseradish powder here. What could substitute? I don’t even know what it tastes like. Needs to be AIP and GERD friendly.
You can also use fresh horseradish.
I used galangal powder instead of horseradish. You can find galangal in the Asian section of most grocers or natural food stores
I love these!
I did AIP Bang Bang rub on the cauliflower. I did 1 Tbs of avocado oil instead of 2. I did an extra Tbs of coconut aminos. I also used jarred minced ginger (2 tsp) and jarred minced horseradish (2 tsp). Sooooo good with a lot of needed kick for the cauliflower.
For the avocado, I just took a whole avocado, lime juice, sea salt, 2 cloves of garlic and minced in my mini food blender. I did not add oil to the avocado as avocado is oily enough on its own. I skip oil and extra saturated fat now whenever I can as I found after 2 weeks on strict AIP the saturated fat content was too much for me. No need for coconut in this recipe (in my opinion).
I did not have lettuce but already had beautiful collards with no plans for them so I softened them with a quick blanch in boiling water then an ice bath and they worked awesome here – added a little more bitterness and bite.
My husband is not a horseradish fan normally and he enjoyed this. What I love is how much that little bit of turmeric really comes through. Thank you for this inventive recipe!!!
★★★★★
Absolutely awesome. Turned out delicious. Very light but satisfying. We made them for dinner with homemade cassava flour tortillas. So good!
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So glad you enjoyed!