Hola, tacos
Okay let’s get one thing straight, these might be the BEST tacos I have ever made. They are everything a taco should be and more. You want crunchy, crispy, melt in your mouth taco heaven? Well you’re welcome because that’s exactly what I’ve cooked up for you. For the crust I used a mix of panko crumbs and crushed Triscuit Crackers. I’ve used Triscuit Crackers before in my Crunchy Green Bean Casserole because they just give a crunch you can’t get with a plain bread crumb. This dredge mixture along with my deep fryer are the secret sauce that make this recipe a win. Yes, you read that right, deep fryer! Now I’m not advocating you eat deep fried everyday (even though you might want to after trying this recipe), but by deep frying these cauliflower bites you will achieve that authentic restaurant style taco. If you don’t have a deep fryer you can use a deep pan with oil just be extra careful to not start a kitchen fire!
What’s All The Hype Around Cauliflower
Cauliflower has become a plant-based eaters dream substitution for almost everything! It’s actually kind of crazy how many things this veggie can pretend to be. From chicken, to rice, even pizza crust cauliflower can create an incredible protein texture, which is why it works so well in this recipe. Not only is it delicious, cauliflower has a looong list of nutritional benefits, let’s talk about that:
Vitamin C: 77% of the RDI Vitamin K: 20% of the RDI Folate: 14% of the RDI Pantothenic acid: 7% of the RDI Potassium: 9% of the RDI Manganese: 8% of the RDI Magnesium: 4% of the RDI
Not Just For Tacos
Don’t just save these for Taco Tuesday! Coated with 100% whole wheat Triscuit Crackers they will easily become a favourite. I nailed this recipe the first try, which really speaks to how forgiving and easy it is to make. If you’re not on the cauliflower train you can sub it out and try another veggie like mushrooms or zucchini. These crunchy crusted veggie bites can also be enjoyed on a platter, with a rice dish on a salad, or on their own dipped in one of my favorite dips. Basically what I’m trying to say is you can make this recipe to suit whatever you’re in the mood for and you will not be disappointed!
Check out the recipe here and don’t forget to let me know what you think over at @foodbymaria! Tag #foodbymaria and #fearnotfoodisyourfriend so I can see all your beautiful recreations. That is, if you get a chance to take a photo of them before you’ve eaten them all!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Triscuit crackers
