Not long ago I promised to show you the newest product from Old El Paso – the Stand N Stuff soft taco. Here they are: soft flour tortilla made into a boat shape ready to be filled with whatever you like without having to worry about it all spilling out. I tend to over-fill these tortillas and still scatter the food all around but this is just me being super clumsy or too hungry to take care of the level of tidiness in my plate.
Let’s just say that these tortillas are easier to prepare because they don’t need to be manipulated to make a wrap. Since food still loves “jumping out” of them, I regard this product as a quick and original appetizer (perfect for a party, for example) but not as a ultimate replacement for the classic tortilla. How to wrap a Burrito like a pro is still my number 2 in the list of things to learn in the kitchen (number 1 is “how to make French macaroons and thus show off “. The main reason why people make macaroons at home is to show off their baking skills, right?).
Since I did not have to focus on the “wrapping thing” I could concentrate on the preparation of filling. This time I took extra care when preparing cauliflower in order to turn my most hated vegetable into something I could enjoy without holding my nose. I oven roasted the cauliflower wedges after marinating them with a spice mix made of tomato paste, black pepper, paprika, cumin and garlic powder.
Sauteed pepper and zucchini were yummy guest stars in this not-stinky-at-all cauliflower-based filling. Mission accomplished: I fed myself with something I used to sincerely dislike, proving that every veggie can be prepared to make a tasty meal despite our tendency to depreciate them at first. With cauliflower being low in fat, low in carbohydrates but high in dietary fiber, folate, water, and vitamin C, this was an almost complete meal (only missing some proteins).
Having overcome my adversity for cauliflower, I am now ready to taste more recipes with it. What else can I make with cauliflower? I once cooked this pasta dish, delicious but still too stinky for me. Any other idea on how to enjoy this beautiful veggie without boiling it?
Roasted Cauliflower Stuffed Tortillas
- 1 small or 2/3 large head cauliflower
- 2 small red peppers
- 1 zucchini
- 2 T olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- few grinds black pepper
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 1 – 3 tsp hot sauce (such as Sriracha (optional, to taste) or salsa)
- 5-6 taco-sized tortillas
- cilantro and limes for serving (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix the spices (chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder) with tomato paste and olive oil. Cut cauliflower into florets or wedges and toss with more olive oil and the tomato paste with spices until evenly coated. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake 30 mins, tossing every 15 mins, until deep golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Cut off the courgettes ends, then across into 1 cm slices. Hold the peppers upright, cut around the stalk, then cut into 2 pieces. Cut away any membrane (the white part), then chop into bite-size chunks.
- Set a sauté pan over medium heat and when hot, pour in 2 tbsp olive oil. Stir fry zucchini, pepper and onion for 5 mins, until golden.
- Serve tortillas stuffed with roasted cauliflower, sauteed veggies, salsa, wedges of lime for spritzing. Enjoy!
Oh my, that looks incredibly delicious! I’ve never seen these ‘stand n stuff’ soft tacos before, that looks so coooool! I’ve had roasted cauliflower, but only seasoned with chili and olive oil. I’ve never had cauliflower in tacos before, but they look like a wonderful alternative to refried beans or fried tofu 🙂
This is brilliant!! Love the photos & how you’ve made a little tortilla bowl. So great hah!
As for overcoming your distaste for cauliflower, congratulations! I have a few recipes up my sleeve for cauliflower usages myself: cauliflower rice (low carb, google this, really easy: grate cauliflower, add a little oil in a pan, cook it until soft, add salt if you like), cauliflower fried rice, ohhh & cauliflower buffalo wings! Well, that’s something that is kind of more American than anything. I love buffalo sauce (chicken wings are something I miss the most), but the cauliflower buffalo wings come close. Baked cauliflower with cheese & bread crumbs sprinkled on top = yum!!! There you go, non boiled cauliflower recipes. 😀
Also, on making French macarons, I tried, sister! They’re really difficult & you really can’t make them on a rainy day because there’s too much water in the air, making it difficult for your yolks to rise. IT IS FRUSTRATING. I’ve made so many attempts. I don’t want to give up, so I hope you give it a shot yourself. 🙂
Really, the rain can affect the macarons preparation? Well, that means I have no chance! Not until I’ll be based in London, at least 🙂
I have never tasted the buffalo sauce. I’ve got to much to learn when it comes to American food culture!
So funny, cauliflower is one of the only veggies that I don’t like! Brussel sprouts is another. And you’re right, it’s partly because they’re extra stinky! On another note, you make cauliflower look beautiful in these pictures, and I like the look of these new tortillas. I typically make a huge mess with burritos, so I’ll need to give these a try!
oh such stunning wraps with our favorite cauliflower in them….these rolls have our name on them….scrumptious and something for which we could go for second and third helpings as well,thanks 🙂
Wow!
Gorgeous presentation and dish!!
OH YESS! Roasted cauliflower is my JAM… Even if it causes some…… Yeahhh, you know !LOL!
Oh my goodness!! I love love LOVE cauliflower when it’s roasted!! I’m not a fan of it raw… these look so delicious btw! Great recipe!
Those tortillas are awesome – I’m going to see if my local grocery store has them. And, I love the veggies you stuffed them with. It looks amazing and made my mouth water! 🙂 Pinned!
A fantastic idea and mouthwatering dish! Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thats really cool. And I am a big cauliflower fan…loving this.
I think those tortilla boats are brilliant! I hate it when the stuffing falls out everywhere and those look like they would prevent that problem. Plus they’re cute! After all of the heavy meals and wine I’ve been consuming lately, I could really use a veggie stuffed tortilla. 🙂
I have never seen boat shaped tortillas like these before. Thanks for drawing my attention to the product, its one I will be keeping my eye out for.
These tortillas look amazing! LOVE the roasted cauliflower with all the spices! Bookmarking!
how gorgeous are these shells!!! sign me up along with kiran please.
Boat-shaped tortilla’s?! Sign me up!!