Tacos de Coliflor al Pastor (Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos)
Chilli and achiote marinated roasted cauliflower with charred pineapple in corn tortillas, finished with fiery salsa.
Made with Salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa) and Corn tortillas from masa harina and Al pastor marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.57 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Toss the cauliflower florets with the oil and your ready made al pastor marinade (see the base recipe) until evenly coated.
- 2
Spread on a large baking tray in one layer. Roast for 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and charred at the edges.
25 min - 3
Add the pineapple wedges to the tray for the last 10 minutes of cooking, until caramelised at the edges.
10 min - 4
Roughly chop the cauliflower and pineapple together on a board.
- 5
Warm the ready made corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry pan.
- 6
Fill with the cauliflower and pineapple, onion and coriander. Serve with lime and your ready made salsa taquera (see the base recipe).
Tips
- Cut the florets to a similar size so they roast evenly. Smaller pieces catch and char better.
- Do not crowd the tray. Use two trays if needed so the cauliflower roasts rather than steams.
- Cauliflower soaks up the marinade well, so no long marinating is needed.
Storing and freezing
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Is this vegan?
Yes. Cauliflower, the plant based marinade and corn tortillas contain no animal products. Check the label on any achiote paste you use.
Can I use another vegetable?
Yes. Oyster mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms or thick slices of squash all work well.
Is it very hot?
The marinade is mild and fruity. The heat comes from the salsa taquera, which you can add to taste.
More made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Tostadas de Barbacoa con Salsa Taquera (Beef Barbacoa Tostadas)
GFDFEFPollo en Salsa de Chile de Árbol (Chicken in Arbol Chilli Sauce)
GFDFEFTacos al Pastor (Marinated Pork and Pineapple Tacos)
GFDFEFQuesadillas Sonorenses de Carne Asada (Sonoran Steak Quesadillas)
NFEFSee every dish made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.