Zesty Caribbean Jerk Cauliflower Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Zesty Caribbean Jerk Cauliflower Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower — cut into bite-sized florets; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp jerk seasoning; 1 tbsp lime juice; Salt to taste; 1 cup fresh pineapple — diced; 1 small red onion — finely diced; 1 red bell pepper — diced; 1 jalapeño — seeded and minced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro — chopped; 1 tbsp lime juice; Salt to taste; 8 small corn tortillas — warmed; 1 avocado — sliced thinly; Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

A vibrant blend of flavors wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla

Spicy jerk-seasoned cauliflower is paired with sweet pineapple salsa, creating a perfect balance of heat and sweet in every delicious bite.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Jerk Cauliflower

1 large head of cauliflower — cut into bite-sized florets

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp jerk seasoning

1 tbsp lime juice

Salt to taste

Pineapple Salsa

1 cup fresh pineapple — diced

1 small red onion — finely diced

1 red bell pepper — diced

1 jalapeño — seeded and minced

2 tbsp fresh cilantro — chopped

1 tbsp lime juice

Salt to taste

Tacos

8 small corn tortillas — warmed

1 avocado — sliced thinly

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Preparation

Marinating the Cauliflower

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, jerk seasoning, lime juice, and salt.

Coat cauliflower

Add cauliflower florets to the bowl and mix well, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.

Ensure your cauliflower is thoroughly coated with seasoning for maximum flavor.

Marinate

Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Preparing the Pineapple Salsa

Mix ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and cilantro.

Season salsa

Pour lime juice over the mixture, add salt, and toss to combine.

Rest salsa

Let the salsa sit for 15 minutes to meld flavors.

Use gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid skin irritation.

Cooking Process

Roast cauliflower

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the marinated cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.

Timing

Marinating: 1 hour; Roasting: 30 minutes.

Heat Guide

Oven Roasting: 425°F (220°C).

Plating & Serving