One of my favorite healthy dinner recipes is this Cauliflower Taco Bowl. Roasted cauliflower, homemade taco meat, and fresh veggies on top–my secret? This is one of the easiest meal prep recipes on my site–the two main ingredients are frozen!
What are the benefits of cauliflower?
Cauliflower is pretty easy to eat because it takes on the taste of whatever you season it with! Also, cauliflower is high in fiber and other nutrients and is a great source of antioxidants. It’s low carb but very filling and easily “hides” in foods.
Could you make buffalo cauliflower for the base of this bowl?
That would be brilliant and amazing! I love making my Buffalo Cauliflower in the air fryer, and I’ve made the cauliflower for the base of this dish in the air fryer as well. You can easily steam it or bake it though, as well.
I used smoked paprika for this recipe, and there are quite a few other things you could cook with the cauliflower (or even put on top of the cauliflower) in this dish to give it a great taste:
- taco seasoning
- cilantro
- cumin
- chili pepper
- one of the Flavor God Everything spices (we prefer the spicy one!)
Can you use fresh cauliflower for this recipe?
Of course! You’ll just want to roast it first. I roast florets by spraying them with a little olive oil at 420º for r35 minutes or so. I love buying the frozen steamable bags of cauliflower, though, because they’re so quick and easy to cook and are usually really reasonable at the grocery store.
Is cauliflower low carb?
It is! Cauliflower has about 30 grams of carbs for one entire head. One cup of cauliflower has about 5 grams of carbs. It’s definitely the perfect veggie for those on a low carb or keto diet.
What does cauliflower taste like?
Cauliflower doesn’t really have a taste–it will literally take the taste of anything you season it with, which makes it great to use for a variety of snacks.
How many calories are in cauliflower?
So little. There are about 140 calories in a big head of cauliflower. See why it’s one of the best weight loss foods?
Can I use regular taco seasoning for this recipe?
Absolutely! I don’t recommend using the prepackaged taco seasonings because of the amount of sodium in them, but sometimes you have to–right? I prefer to make my own taco seasoning and keep it in my pantry, or use the recipe below for taco seasoning and meat and freeze it.
This Cauliflower Taco Bowl is a quick and healthy dinner recipe–especially if you’ve prepped the taco meat ahead of time! This Cauliflower Bowl is a healthy and filling weight loss recipe.
Ingredients in this Cauliflower Taco Bowl:
- frozen cauliflower florets
- taco meat (I make mine ahead and freeze it, according to this recipe. Even if you’re not using frozen meat or an Instant Pot, the taco seasoning in this recipe is delicious!)
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, or Greek yogurt if you like it to be creamy
Instructions for making Cauliflower Taco Bowls:
- Thaw your cauliflower in the microwave according to package directions or in the air fryer for 15 minutes on 400º. I prefer the air fryer!
- If you thawed in the microwave, put half of the bag in the fridge to eat at another time.
- Pour half the bag of cauliflower into a bowl, then sprinkle paprika onto the cauliflower.
- Reheat 1.5 cups of the prepped and frozen taco meat and add to your bowl.
- Top with your favorite additions–lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes–whatever you love!
I love that you can have frozen cauliflower and prepped taco meat in the freezer to make this delicious lunch. I’ve even made it with an empty fridge without any toppings–it was still delicious!
Is this Cauliflower Taco Bowl diet-friendly?
It’s a great option for those of you watching your weight–here is the diet information I know of:
21 Day Fix and Ultimate Portion Fix
Each serving is 2G, 2R before adding any toppings you choose.
2B Mindset
This recipe is a perfect lunch or dinner–just add an FFC if you’re eating it for lunch.
Weight Watchers
4 Freestyle SmartPoints for this entire recipe. Calculated using 93% lean ground turkey.
Keto/Low Carb
This meal has 9 carbs and 5 net carbs per serving.
Trim Healthy Mama
This recipe falls perfectly within THM-S.
Cauliflower Taco Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower florets
- 1.5 cups ground turkey
- smoked paprika to taste
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 cup lettuce chopped
- fresh cilantro to taste
- 1/3 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Thaw your cauliflower in the microwave according to package directions or in the air fryer for 15 minutes on 400º.
- If you thawed in the microwave, put half of the bag in the fridge to eat at another time.
- Pour half the bag of cauliflower into a bowl, then sprinkle paprika onto the cauliflower.
- Reheat 1.5 cups of the prepped and frozen taco meat and add to your bowl.
- Top with your favorite additions–lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes–whatever you love!
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