Jerk Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Hot Sauce (2024)

Jerk Cauliflower Tacos with Mango Hot Sauce

Sweet and spicy, Caribbean-inspired roasted cauliflower tacos with jerk seasoning and mango hot sauce. An easy, plant-based meal ready in just 30 minutes!

Author Minimalist Baker

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JERK CAULIFLOWER

• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small bite-sized pieces (1 head cauliflower yields ~5 cups or 450 g)
• 3 Tbsp DIY Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (or similar store-bought spice rub)
• 1 ½ Tbsp olive or avocado oil
• 1 Tbsp coconut aminos (or sub 2 tsp tamari + 1 tsp maple syrup)

FOR SERVING

• 1 batch Zesty Mango Habanero Hot Sauce (or another sweet, fruity hot sauce*)
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained (or sub ~1 ½ cups homemade // beans can be served on the side, if desired)
• 9 (~6-inch each) tortillas of choice (corn or flour // to keep grain-free, use Plantain Tortillas)
• 1 large avocado, sliced (or guacamole)

ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS optional

• Fresh mango, diced
• Red onion, finely diced
• Freshly chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges

• If serving with homemade hot sauce (highly recommended!), begin preparing it at this time using this recipe.

• Preheat oven to 425 F (218 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

• To the baking sheet, add the chopped cauliflower, jerk seasoning, oil, and coconut aminos. Toss until evenly coated. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the cauliflower is crispy on the edges and tender when pierced with a fork.

• Meanwhile, add the drained black beans to a small saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking (uncovered) to evaporate most of the liquid (so your tortillas don't become soggy and break apart). Remove from the heat and set aside.

• Slice your avocado and prepare any additional optional toppings — we recommend mango, red onion, cilantro, and lime. Blend the homemade hot sauce if you haven’t already.

• To serve, warm tortillas briefly in a hot cast iron skillet, in the microwave, or in the oven directly on the still-warm oven racks until pliable. Add roasted cauliflower, warmed beans, sliced avocado, and any other desired toppings, then top with hot sauce and enjoy!

• Best when fresh. Store leftover hot sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and roasted cauliflower and beans in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat cauliflower in a 350-degree F (176 C) oven and beans in a saucepan or in the microwave until warm. Not freezer friendly.