Cauliflower Chorizo Tacos with Grilled Chayote Slaw
Category
Main Course
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Mexican
Technique
Grilling
Diet Friendly
Low-Carb
Daily Recipe: September 14, 2024
Infusing classic Mexican flavors into low-carb options, this recipe utilizes two trendy ingredients - Cauliflower and Chayote, transformed into a Taco with a twist. Remember, the taste of Mexican cuisine resides in its bold and vibrant ingredients, like the Poblano pepper, cilantro, and lime.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Cauliflower tortillas - 8 pieces
- Chorizo - 1 pound - crumbled
- Chayote - 2 medium pieces - julienned
- Poblano pepper - 1 large - seed removed and diced
- Red onion - 1/2 - thinly sliced
- Cilantro - a handful - finely chopped
- Lime - 2 - juiced
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cotija cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
- Salt and pepper - to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🍽️Set your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
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Step 2 - 🍠🍆🌶️Combine the julienned chayote, diced poblano, and red onion slices. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, and salt and pepper. Mix it all together.
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Step 3 - 🔥🍆🍽️Put the prepared vegetables on the grill. Leave them there for 7-10 minutes until they have charred a little and become softer.
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Step 4 - 🍳🥩🧂In a separate pan, warm up 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and break it up as it cooks. Add paprika and cayenne pepper, and stir until mixed.
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Step 5 - 🌽🍖🧀Top each tortilla with a spoonful of chorizo, followed by the grilled vegetables. Sprinkle on some cotija cheese and garnish with finely chopped cilantro.
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Step 6 - 🌮🍽️🍋Your tacos are ready to serve. For extra flavor, serve with a lime wedge on the side.
Additional
If you'd like to experiment with this recipe, try swapping chorizo for shrimp, or amp up the heat with a sprinkle of chili flakes. This recipe is a great way to introduce new vegetables to kids' meals - have them into the grilling process under adult supervision, or help with the assembly of tacos! Chayote, although not as famous as avocados or corn, is a quintessential element in Mexican kitchens and has a delightful fresh crunch. Enjoy!