Vegan Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos
Vegan al pastor tacos are made with a marinated cauliflower mixture, tossed & cooked down in spicy & slightly sweet al pastor sauce. Al pastor with a twist!
Ingredients
Adobo Sauce
- Juice from 1 14 oz. can Pineapple Chunks about ¾ cups
- 1 cup pineapple chunks from same can reserving the rest for cauliflower
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 if you prefer less spicy
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika smoked or regular works
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cauliflower Filling
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- Remaining pineapple chunks from same can
- ½ lime juiced
- ⅓ cup cilantro + more for topping
- Corn of flour tortillas
- Toppings: jalapeños cilantro, avocado, extra lime, dairy free yogurt (my fav!)
Instructions
- In a blender, add all adobo sauce ingredients and blend until smooth
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil, cauliflower and onions and season with salt and pepper
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring often, until cauliflower has browned, is tender and onions are caramelized
- Reduce heat to low and stir in adobe sauce and remaining pineapple chunks
- Simmer for 8 minutes, letting the sauce reduce, coating the cauliflower, then stir in the cilantro and lime juice
- Fill your tortillas with the cauliflower adobo and top with all of your fav taco toppings!