Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Tacos (Print Version)

Crispy buffalo cauliflower in lettuce wraps with carrots, cucumber, avocado, and herbs for a flavorful bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Sauce

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo sauce

→ Toppings

08 - 1 cup shredded carrots
09 - 1 cup diced cucumber
10 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
13 - Lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 220°C and allow to fully preheat.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, tossing to evenly coat.
03 - Arrange seasoned cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
04 - Remove cauliflower from oven and toss immediately with buffalo sauce in a mixing bowl until all pieces are coated.
05 - Place roasted buffalo cauliflower in lettuce leaves and top with shredded carrots, diced cucumber, chopped green onions, and avocado slices.
06 - Finish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately while warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in about forty minutes from start to finish
  • All ingredients are easy to find and mostly pantry staples
  • Vegetarian gluten free and fits many diets
  • Fresh vibrant crunch in every bite with creamy avocado for balance
  • Easily adaptable to your preferred spice level
02 -
  • High fiber content supports a healthy digestive system
  • Very low in calories but still filling
  • Buffalo sauce has no dairy unless you mix with butter
03 -
  • Roast your cauliflower on convection setting if you have it for an extra crunchy bite
  • Let the cauliflower cool for just a minute before tossing with buffalo sauce so it does not get soggy
  • Choose smaller sturdy lettuce leaves so they do not tear with all the tasty fillings

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