Happy National Taco Day! Throw a Fiesta and Serve These Delicious Meatless Tacos

Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 TBSP Thrive Algae Oil
• 1 small head cauliflower, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or make your own DIY blend)
• 1/2 cup filtered water

• 2 cups shredded kale
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/2 lime, squeezed

• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked 4-6 hours, then drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup filtered water
• 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar

• Salsa verde
• Lime

Instructions

1. To make the cashew sour cream, add cashews to a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 4- 6 hours, then drain and rinse. Place soaked cashews in a high-speed blender with filtered water, lemon, and apple cider vinegar. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Add more water for a thinner consistency and a pinch of salt, if desired. Transfer the sour cream to an air-tight container and chill in the fridge until ready for use.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add 6-8 corn tortillas to the pan in an upright “U” shape from one side of the baking sheet to the other, touching each other to remain upright. While the oven preheats, make your cauliflower chickpea filling.
3. Heat a pan over medium heat an add a Tablespoon of Thrive® Culinary Algae Oil to the pan. Once warm, add the chopped cauliflower and chickpeas to the pan. Cook over medium for 5-8 minutes, until lightly browned and tender. Add the taco seasoning and filtered water and stir well to combine. Cover the mixture, reduce heat, simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the cauliflower florets and chickpeas are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. To make the kale slaw, add kale, cabbage, and shredded carrots to a large mixing bowl and toss to combine with a bit of lime juice. Set aside.
5. Once the oven has preheated, add the corn tortillas to the oven and bake for ~3-5 minutes, until lightly toasted but not crisp. Remove from the oven and add to a plate for assembling.
6. To assemble Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos, add a heaping spoonful of cauliflower chickpea taco “meat” to each baked corn tortilla and top with a handful of kale slaw. Garnish with optional cashew cream and salsa verde. Serve immediately!
7. Store leftover cauliflower chickpea filling in the fridge from the assembly. Keeps for 3-5 days, though best when fresh.

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