Cauliflower Casserole: A Meatless Taco Alternative
Tantalize your taste buds with tacos–without the meat! This Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole is flavorful & satisfying.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 245kcal
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
- Chop Shallot and place in saute pan with Olive Oil
- Saute Shallot until they start getting soft
- Add Roasted Garlic to Shallots
- Add the Taco Seasoning to Shallots. Stir for 30 seconds to one minute. This will release the flavors of the seasoning.
- Stir in the Cauliflower to coat with taco seasoning. Add ½ Cup water.
- Saute Cauliflower over medium heat until it starts to soften. This will take about 4 to 5 minutes. The water will cook away.
- Place the Cauliflower into a casserole dish.
- Stir in ½ of the Queso Fresco Cheese
- Sprinkle the rest of the queso fresco cheese on top of the cauliflowerTent foil over casserole. Bake in 350° oven for 30 minutes
- Remove foil and Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted
- Serve with some Cilantro Crema or sprinkle fresh cilantro on top. Enjoy!!!!
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