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Charred cauliflower tacos with homemade Romesco salsa is a must-try for any meatless meal!
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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins
Romesco Salsa
Tacos
1

Preheat oven to broil with oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Place bell peppers and tomato on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning twice, until charred on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer charred peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap; let stand 30 minutes. Remove skin from tomato; quarter tomato. Remove skin, seeds, and stem from bell peppers. Process bell peppers, tomato, pecans, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. With blender running on low speed, gradually add oil; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in salt.

2

Preheat oven to high broil with oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Toss together cauliflower florets and canola oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, stirring twice, until cauliflower is browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Romesco can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Ingredients

Romesco Salsa
Tacos

Directions

1

Preheat oven to broil with oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Place bell peppers and tomato on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning twice, until charred on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer charred peppers to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap; let stand 30 minutes. Remove skin from tomato; quarter tomato. Remove skin, seeds, and stem from bell peppers. Process bell peppers, tomato, pecans, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. With blender running on low speed, gradually add oil; process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in salt.

2

Preheat oven to high broil with oven rack about 6 inches from heat. Toss together cauliflower florets and canola oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil, stirring twice, until cauliflower is browned, 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Romesco can be made up to 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Charred Cauliflower Tacos with Romesco Salsa