Go Back
+ servings
roasted cauliflower lentil tacos vegan gluten free zenanzaatar zena zaatar mexican mediterranean recipe tahini food blog

Mediterranean Roasted Cauliflower & Lentil Tacos With Lime Tahini (Vegan, GF)

Zena Hassoun
Mediterranean-inspired roasted cauliflower and lentil tacos. These tasty vegan and gluten-free tacos are topped with lime tahini, avocado, and pomegranate seeds.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 8
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Lentil filling

  • 1 ½ cups cooked green or brown lentils French lentils work best; this is equivalent to about ¾ cup dry lentils
  • ½ yellow onion diced or finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil optional
  • salt to taste

Roasted cauliflower

  • 1 large head cauliflower
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sumac
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil optional
  • Toppings
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup cilantro loosely packed

Lime Tahini

  • cup tahini
  • 2.5 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450F. Chop cauliflower into florets. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or other non-stick lining.* Toss florets with cumin, sumac, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil, and place on the baking sheet. Bake for about 22-25 minutes, until they begin to crisp and brown.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the lentil filling. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat in the olive oil.** Once fragrant and the onion begins to brown, after about 5 minutes, add the cooked lentils. Add the cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook until lentils absorb the flavors, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Prepare the lime tahini. Whisk tahini and lime juice in a small bowl. Add water and salt and whisk. If you would like a thinner sauce, whisk in more water ½ tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
    Chop the cilantro and slice the avocado, in preparation for assembly. Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds in between paper towels to make assembly easier.
  • Assemble the tacos. Put a scoop of the lentil filling in the bottom of each taco, followed by a few cauliflower florets. Place some avocado slices into each taco. Drizzle each taco generously with lime tahini, and then garnish with chopped cilantro and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

*For oil-free method, use parchment paper so the cauliflower does not stick and lower heat to 425F. Lightly mist cauliflower florets with water, or make sure they are slightly damp so that the seasoning adheres.
**For oil-free method, just sauté the onions and garlic in 2 tablespoon of water. Add water 1-2 tablespoon at a time as needed to de-glaze the pan while cooking lentils.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 251mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below and tag @zenandzaatar on social!