These fresh, homemade Cauliflower Tortillas are gluten-free, low-carb, and delicious with your favorite taco fillings!
Cauliflower is the chameleon of the culinary world. It absorbs flavors and can replace carb-heavy ingredients, like a chameleon changes color. It can be mashed and baked to form a pizza crust, chopped and steamed to resemble rice, or mixed with starch and fried like tater tots. Why couldn’t cauliflower be used to make tortillas?
This recipe does exactly that, and it works surprisingly well! Riced cauliflower is mixed with eggs and seasonings, shaped into thin patties, and then baked to set. After that, slap the cauliflower tortillas into a hot skillet for a few minutes like you would with any tortilla, and voilà—you have tortillas with a tiny fraction of the carb content of flour or corn tortillas.
I know what you’re thinking. How could these taste good? This recipe uses a mixture of simple seasonings—a hint of lime, a touch of cilantro, a bit of garlic—that make these tortillas taste amazing!
Are These Cauliflower Tortillas Healthy?
Yes! These low-carb cauliflower tortillas are low in calories and fat and come with all the vitamins and minerals in cauliflower—including potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. The eggs contribute a dose of protein, too. This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
How To Rice Cauliflower
Lots of cauliflower recipes call for “riced” cauliflower, which is cauliflower in pieces tiny enough to resemble rice. You can buy your cauliflower pre-riced in most grocery stores these days, but it’s usually more expensive than making your own with a head of cauliflower. You can rice your head of cauliflower in two different ways.
- Food Processor Method: Cut your cauliflower into chunks so that it fits into the food processor, and then pulse the processor until it’s chopped into small enough pieces. Don’t leave the food processor running, or you’ll risk turning the whole batch into mush!
- Box Grater Method: Simply use the larger-sized holes of a large box grater to grate the head of cauliflower. This should result in pieces small enough to work for this recipe.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Cauliflower tortillas can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Be sure to keep them flat, as they tend to be delicate. They also freeze well for up to 3 months—just separate them with wax or parchment paper and store in a freezer bag. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm on the stovetop or in a 350°F oven for about 6-8 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These tortillas are great for tacos, wraps, tostadas, and more! There are plenty of other Mexican-inspired foods to go alongside any of those options, as well. This Grilled Mexican Corn Salad With Tomatillos is an excellent side dish for tacos, or you can fry up your tortillas and use them to scoop up this Mexican Lentil Homemade Hummus. Whatever you make will inevitably pair well with a Classic Margarita, a Tequila Sunrise, or a Mezcal Paloma.
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower riced (about 4 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Microwave the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- In a large bowl, mix the drained cauliflower with eggs, cilantro, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper, until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions on the prepared baking sheet. Press each portion into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then flip each tortilla and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until set and beginning to brown.
- Optionally, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly brown each tortilla for 1-2 minutes on each side to add extra crispiness.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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