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vegan, gluten-free, savory · March 6, 2015

Secretly Cruciferous Crunchy Tacos

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cruciferoustacos-01This is another one of those recipes that contains ridiculous amounts of veggies disguised as a not-so-healthy meal. You’re looking at a rather unusual take on taco filling that is actually made from veggies, then topped with more veggies, and cradled in a crunchy corn shell. The good news is all you will taste is taco, not broccoli.secretly-cruciferous-crunchy-tacos.jpgsecretly-cruciferous-crunchy-tacos.jpg

bite…crack…delicious mess! The hard-shell taco experience wouldn’t be complete if it wasn’t a bit messy. But tasty messes aren’t something to avoid, they’re something to celebrate. And if you need a cleanup crew, those crunchy corn chip shards or a fork will do the job.

If you want a neater flavor fiesta, then opt for a soft taco and don’t bake your tortillas. And since we’re crunchifying the corn tortillas ourselves, you can easily make some of each!broccoli-cauliflower-01

Seasoning from a packet? Yes, yes I did just use taco seasoning from a packet. Is it because I’m lazy? Maybe. But I like to call it economical. My spice cabinet isn’t stocked with oodles of spices, so buying one little packet for a few dollars is a lot smarter than 5 different bottles for a few dollars each. Plus I’m saving some prime pantry real estate.

If you do have an extensive spice collection in your kitchen, then feel free to mix together your own taco blend. There are many recipes out there, like this one.secretly-cruciferous-crunchy-tacos.gifsecretly-cruciferous-crunchy-tacos.jpg

I even made a short but sweet (or should I say spicy) taco-making video!

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Secretly Cruciferous Crunchy Tacos

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of cauliflower florets (about 2/3 of a head)
  • 2 cups of broccoli florets
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. FOR THE TACO FILLING: Add the broccoli and cauliflower to a food processor. Process/pulse to break up all the veggies, don’t overprocess.
  2. Add the ground veggies to a large pan on the stove.
  3. Mix in the taco seasoning.
  4. Once the pan has heated up, add 3/4 cup water.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and cover.
  6. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until the veggies are soft and the water is gone. Stir occasionally to make sure nothing is sticking or burning.
  7. Once the veggies are soft and the water is gone, remove from the heat.
  8. FOR THE CRUNCHY SHELLS: Preheat the oven to 375F.
  9. Two at a time, wrap your tortillas in a damp paper towel, and microwave on high for 20-25 seconds to soften them.
  10. While they are soft, drape each tortilla over 2 bars of the oven rack.
  11. Bake of 8-10 minutes until crunchy.
  12. Build your tacos Top with lettuce, tomato, salsa, or whatever you want.

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 8, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Om, yum, yummy! I love the veggie filling! That’s so innovative!!!! Tacos sound really good right now…actually all food does….I’m hungry today! Running a 10k does that 😉

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    • [email protected] says

      March 8, 2015 at 7:13 pm

      I’ll bet!! That’s awesome girl, you are really rocking the running thing 🙂

      Reply
  2. Melissa @vegan does it says

    March 12, 2015 at 12:17 am

    My kind of meal. I love veggies in disguise!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      March 12, 2015 at 12:21 am

      I have a feeling this would be a kid-friendly recipe too 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kat says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:09 am

    This looks awesome I’m doing your taco cups for my sons 4th birthday party this Sunday – Thank you for the recipes they are amazing xx

    ★★★★★

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    • [email protected] says

      August 7, 2015 at 1:45 pm

      Thank you Kat! Those will be a great birthday party food, especially for kids! I hope you have a great time, and I’m glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jess says

    October 2, 2015 at 8:16 am

    This was so delicious! Can’t wait to try it in burritos!

    ★★★★★

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    • [email protected] says

      October 2, 2015 at 2:06 pm

      I’m so happy you liked it Jess! I love this filling, I could eat it any which way, sometimes just with a spoon 🙂

      Reply
  5. Casey says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    You are the queen of inventiveness! LOVE this idea so very much. They look yummy. I would maybe have thought to do cauliflower but def not broccoli!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      May 5, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Casey! Just cauliflower would work too, but actually the flowery parts of broccoli are even finer than the cauliflower I think. But I think your avocado tacos still win because avocado…duh!

      Reply
  6. Jodi says

    June 25, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Have you tried freezing it after cooking? I’m wondering if it would work to make a whole bunch and keep in the freezer for some easy-to-grab meals.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      June 25, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      I’ve never tried it personally, but it should be fine for at least a few weeks in the freezer. Great idea!

      Reply
  7. Penny says

    September 1, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    These are AMAZING! We made a crema, and added black beans and my 4 year old AND my husband loved them. SO happy about finding this website and these recipes!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Natalie says

      September 2, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      Oh my goodness, that sounds SO GOOD!! I wish I could’ve been there to steal one🌮😋 I’m so happy you all loved them, thanks for the feedback Penny!

      Reply
  8. Olivia says

    November 22, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    Hi Natalie i was wondering if there was any other way to get the tortillas soft other than microwaving them?

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    • Natalie says

      November 23, 2018 at 10:51 am

      Hmm you could probably heat them up in a pan on the stovetop for just a few minutes too, or wrap them in foil and pop them in the oven real quick!

      Reply

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