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Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

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buffalo cauliflower tacos

These Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are THE BEST!! Spicy, crunchy, fresh and tangy. This recipe is SO EASY to make and perfect for weeknight dinners!

If you’re a buffalo sauce lover then these should be your next meal on Taco Tuesday! This easy recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor!

the best buffalo cauliflower tacos on a plate

This buffalo cauliflower is sauteed and simmered instead of breaded. Making these tacos on corn tortillas makes them gluten free!

Of course, you can make them on flour tortillas if you like. The spicy cauliflower over the top of the cool crunchy cilantro lime coleslaw topped with a blue cheese sauce is taco heaven!

This recipe definitely has a kick to it, this is not for the faint of heart when it comes to spice. I have a lot of variation in heat level when I’m buying store bought jalapenos so that can definitely make a difference.

I love the fiery flavor paired with the cool coleslaw and sauce though. It’s a match made in heaven.

These Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are really quick to make. In my opinion that makes them great for weeknight dinners.

Having a toddler and a 4 year old, there’s not always a ton of time for dinner. Of course the kids don’t eat food this spicy so it’s nice to have another quick meal or some leftovers for the girls when I make this for my husband and myself.

These tacos are one of my favorites. They’re full of flavor and always a hit! They work well for company too as a gluten free or vegetarian option!

Here are some other quick dinner ideas!

  • Shrimp Poke Bowl
  • Air Fryer Ribeye Steak
  • Dorito Taco Salad Recipe
  • The Perfect Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
  • Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe

Table of Contents

  • Reasons these Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are the best
  • Are Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos gluten free?
  • Ingredients
  • Equipment needed
  • Tips for the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
  • Different topping ideas
  • Storing Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
  • How to make the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    • Make the coleslaw
    • Make the blue cheese sauce
    • Make the buffalo cauliflower
    • Heat the tortillas
    • Build the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
  • Please leave a rating and/or review!
  • Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
      • Blue Cheese Sauce
      • Buffalo Cauliflower
      • Tortillas
      • Toppings
    • Instructions 
      • Making the Coleslaw
      • Making the Sauce
      • Making the Buffalo Cauliflower
      • Heat the Tortillas
      • Making the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Reasons these Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are the best

  • They’re not breaded – Easier and naturally gluten free!
  • Quick Meal – Quick meals are the best, am I right?
  • Versatile – You can use this cauliflower in a bowl or salad as well if you have leftovers!
  • Vegetarian – These Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are a healthy plant based option and one of the best vegetarian meals for entertaining!
buffalo cauliflower tacos dressed and ready on a plate with a lime wedge

Are Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos gluten free?

Yes, this version of the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos is gluten free. There is no breading on the buffalo cauliflower in this recipe.

It is sauteed first. That gives it some caramelization then simmered in the buffalo sauce mixture.

The cauliflower remains a little crisp as well as absorbing all of the buffalo sauce flavor.

I make them on corn tortillas instead of flour. Corn tortillas are naturally gluten free and have a delicious flavor.

a single buffalo cauliflower taco on a plate with a lime wedge

Ingredients

  • Corn Tortillas – I love using corn tortillas for the flavor and they’re a great gluten free option
  • Cauliflower – You’ll need a whole head of cauliflower for this recipe. It sounds like a lot but really isn’t
  • Olive Oil – I almost always use olive oil but you can sauté the cauliflower in avocado oil or vegetable oil as well
  • Kosher Salt – Salt brings out the flavor in all of the ingredients
  • Black Pepper – I like to use coarse ground black pepper
  • Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce – This will be the base of the buffalo sauce
  • Honey – Local Hive Honey is my favorite raw honey but use whatever you like
  • Butter – I use unsalted butter in the buffalo sauce mixture
  • Crushed Red Pepper – For a little extra heat
  • Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves are best here
  • Worcestershire – This will bring a little depth of flavor to the sauce
  • Celery – Celery brings a nice crunch and fresh flavor to your coleslaw
  • Cilantro – Cilantro goes so well with coleslaw and buffalo flavor
  • Cabbage – I use green cabbage for the slaw but you could also use red
  • Lime – Lime juice is a great acid for the slaw and goes so well with the buffalo and honey
  • Jalapeno – The more heat the better, in my opinion
  • Green Onion – For a light onion flavor
  • Mayo – I use Hellman’s for the sauce
  • Sour Cream – A little sour cream to offset the mayonnaise flavor
  • Fresh Dill – Fresh herbs add great flavor to any dish
  • Red Wine Vinegar – This is the acid for the blue cheese sauce
  • Blue Cheese – A small amount of crumbled blue cheese for a light blue cheese flavor
  • Buttermilk – If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, see the tips section
ingredients needed for this recipe
sauce ingredients

Equipment needed

  • Sauté Pan – You’ll need a large sauté pan for the buffalo cauliflower and a small sauté pan for the tortillas
  • Mixing Bowls – You can use a medium bowl or large bowl to mix the coleslaw then a small bowl for the blue cheese sauce
  • Sharp Knife – As always, a sharp knife is needed to chop
  • Cutting Board – You’ll need a cutting board to chop the cauliflower
three of the best buffalo cauliflower tacos on a plate with lime wedges

Tips for the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

  • Heat your tortillas before making the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos. This makes them more pliable and more tasty
  • Only heat the tortillas until they are warm and pliable. If you heat them longer they will become hard and crunchy
  • For ultra thin cabbage use a vegetable peeler to shred it
  • Cut the cauliflower into medium chunks and a few smaller chunks. You want the cauliflower to cook properly in a short amount of time and you also want some texture with the bigger chunks
  • No buttermilk? No problem? You can just use a tablespoon of milk with a splash of white vinegar. Then you have homemade buttermilk
  • The Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are best served immediately
the best buffalo cauliflower tacos on a plate

Different topping ideas

  • Blue Cheese Crumbles
  • Avocado Slices
  • Pepitas
  • Spring Mix
  • Cheddar Cheese

Storing Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

If you have leftover Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos then you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge. It’s best to store the taco ingredients separately, before you assemble them.

The buffalo cauliflower will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator. The coleslaw starts to get soggy after about 24 hours.

The blue cheese sauce will last for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.

Reheat the cauliflower in the microwave or a sauté pan before serving.

How to make the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Make the coleslaw

First, make the cilantro lime coleslaw. Mix the shredded cabbage with the celery, cilantro, green onion, jalapeno, lime, honey and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside until needed.

cilantro lime coleslaw in a bowl

Make the blue cheese sauce

Then make the blue cheese sauce. Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl, wrap it tightly and transfer it to the fridge until needed.

blue cheese sauce stirred together in a bowl

Make the buffalo cauliflower

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then add a little olive oil. Sauté the cauliflower until it gets some nice brown caramelization.

cauliflower cooked in a skillet with brown caramelization

Add the salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic to the pan. Stir around for 10-15 seconds then add the buffalo sauce, honey, butter and Worcestershire sauce.

Stir the mixture and bring to a simmer. Let the cauliflower simmer in the buffalo sauce for 5-7 minutes for the best flavor and texture, stirring it occasionally.

cauliflower simmered in buffalo sauce

Heat the tortillas

Meanwhile, heat a small or medium skillet over low-medium heat then spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Heat the corn tortillas until pliable.

Build the Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Add a generous amount of coleslaw on top of each corn tortilla. Top with the buffalo cauliflower then drizzle with sauce. Serve the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos immediately.

These Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are the best and I hope they become one of your new favorites!

If you love tacos then you will love my Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Relish and Chipotle Mayo!

the best buffalo cauliflower tacos on a plate

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the best buffalo cauliflower tacos on a plate

Best Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

Krista Stechman
These Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are spicy, crunchy and fresh. Cauliflower simmered in hot honey buffalo sauce with a cool crunchy cilantro lime coleslaw and blue cheese sauce. They're a great plant based gluten free meal
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course dinner
Cuisine american
Servings 2 people
Calories 1176 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 small skillet
  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 small bowl
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients
  

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

  • 3 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 3 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro rough chopped
  • 1-2 fresh jalapenos sliced thin
  • 3 bunches green onion sliced very thin
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Blue Cheese Sauce

  • ½ cup mayo I use Hellman's
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbled
  • 1 tbsp buttermilk
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Buffalo Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into medium and small chunks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Frank's buffalo wing sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce

Tortillas

  • 6 corn tortillas

Toppings

  • ¼ cup fresh dill

Instructions
 

Making the Coleslaw

  • Mix all coleslaw ingredients together in a medium bowl then set aside until needed

Making the Sauce

  • Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl then cover and refrigerate until needed

Making the Buffalo Cauliflower

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, add the olive oil then add the cauliflower. Cook until it has a nice brown caramelization, about 3 minutes
  • Add the salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and minced garlic. Stir around for 10-15 seconds
  • Add the buffalo sauce, honey, butter and worcestershire sauce. Mix well then bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally

Heat the Tortillas

  • While the cauliflower is simmering, heat a small or medium skillet over low-medium heat then spray it with non-stick cooking spray
  • Heat the corn tortillas until warm and pliable. Place them on a plate wrapped with paper towels until ready to serve

Making the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos

  • Place a generous amount of coleslaw on each corn tortilla then add the buffalo cauliflower and top with sauce and fresh dill
  • Serve immediately

Notes

You will have extra blue cheese sauce. I like to make that amount that way I can use it on other dishes throughout the week. If you don’t want extra then cut the sauce portion of the recipe down to 1/4. You can also cut the fat content way down and the calories on the nutrition calculator because only a small amount of the sauce is being used.
  • Heat your tortillas before making the Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos. This makes them more pliable and more tasty
  • Only heat the tortillas until they are warm and pliable. If you heat them longer they will become hard and crunchy
  • For ultra thin cabbage use a vegetable peeler to shred it
  • Cut the cauliflower into medium chunks and a few smaller chunks. You want the cauliflower to cook properly in a short amount of time and you also want some texture with the bigger chunks
  • No buttermilk? No problem? You can just use a tablespoon of milk with a splash of white vinegar. Then you have homemade buttermilk
  • The Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos are best served immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 1176kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 16gFat: 79gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 7402mgPotassium: 1760mgFiber: 16gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 2325IUVitamin C: 203mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 5mg
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  1. Kim says

    May 30, 2022 at 6:47 am

    5 stars
    One of my faves! Definitely adding this slaw! 😋

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    • admin says

      June 1, 2022 at 6:31 am

      So glad you like it!

      Reply
  2. Tammy Cruse says

    June 15, 2022 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Delicious! I saw this recipe and was excited to try it. I was concerned that it was something I should make on the weekend when I had a bit more time. I ended up making it on a weekday night after work. It went together beautifully! It was so easy and quick. I had the taste of a meal that someone would think you spent hours on! A must try! You won’t be disappointed!

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    • admin says

      June 18, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      This is one of our favorites! I’m so glad you liked it. It’s great for weekdays!

      Reply

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