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Cauliflower With Taco spices and a cilantro sauce
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5 from 2 votes

Cauliflower Casserole: A Meatless Taco Alternative

Tantalize your taste buds with tacos–without the meat! This Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is flavorful & satisfying.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Vegetarian
Keyword: Casserole, Cauliflower, cheese, cheesy, comfort food, meatless, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 1 Shallot
  • ½ Tablespoon Roasted Garlic Optional
  • 1 Head Cauliflower @ 1 pound 8 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 8 Ounces Queso Fresco Or other Mexican crumbling cheese, or feta
  • Cilantro or Parsley for Garnish Or Cilantro Crema

Instructions

  • Pre-heat over to 350°
    Cut Cauliflower into florets or bite-size pieces
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Chop Shallot and place in saute pan with Olive Oil
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Saute Shallot until they start getting soft
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Add Roasted Garlic to Shallots
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Add the Taco Seasoning to Shallots. Stir for 30 seconds to one minute. This will release the flavors of the seasoning.
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Stir in the Cauliflower to coat with taco seasoning. Add ½ Cup water.
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Saute Cauliflower over medium heat until it starts to soften. This will take about 4 to 5 minutes. The water will cook away.
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Place the Cauliflower into a casserole dish.
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Stir in ½ of the Queso Fresco Cheese
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Sprinkle the rest of the queso fresco cheese on top of the cauliflower
    Tent foil over casserole. Bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Remove foil and Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted
    Cheesy Mexican Cauliflower Casserole
  • Serve with some Cilantro Crema or sprinkle fresh cilantro on top. Enjoy!!!!
    A grilled chicken breast with roasted cauliflower and a side of creamy sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 353mg | Iron: 1mg