Two soft cauliflower tortillas sit crosswise on a rustic ceramic plate, each generously filled with crumbled chorizo and a lush bed of green chayote slaw. Bright, vibrant garnishes of sliced lime, cilantro leaves and white crumbled cheese are interspersed. A flash of scarlet spice sprinkle on the rim suggests a fiery, irresistible adventure for the sense.

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🍽️
    Set your grill to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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!