BBQ Glazed Cauliflower Vegan Tacos
Roasted crispy cauliflower tossed in sticky BBQ glaze, tucked into warm tortillas with crunchy slaw and creamy vegan sauce. Perfect street-style vegan tacos.
Prep: 15 minutes
Roast: 25 minutes
Total: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
BBQ Cauliflower
1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper
⅓ cup vegan BBQ sauce
Creamy Slaw
1½ cups shredded cabbage
½ carrot, grated
2 tbsp vegan mayo or cashew cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Tacos
6 small corn or flour tortillas
Fresh cilantro
Red onion slices
Avocado slices
Instructions
1️⃣ Roast Cauliflower
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
Toss cauliflower with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper
Roast 20 minutes, flipping halfway
2️⃣ Glaze
Toss hot cauliflower with BBQ sauce
Return to oven 5–7 minutes until sticky and caramelized
3️⃣Make Slaw
Mix cabbage, carrot, mayo, lemon juice, and salt
4️⃣ Assemble Tacos
Warm tortillas
Add BBQ cauliflower
Top with slaw, onion, cilantro, and avocado
Tips
For extra crunch, air-fry cauliflower
Add pickled jalapeños for heat
Swap BBQ for buffalo sauce if desired
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes — use corn tortillas and GF BBQ sauce.
Q: Can I make it oil-free?
Yes — roast cauliflower without oil and glaze lightly.
Q: Meal-prep friendly?
Yes — store cauliflower and slaw separately.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 48 g
Fat: 16 g
Fiber: 7 g