Crispy Cabbage Caesar Tacos (Print)

Roasted cabbage, Caesar-style salad, and fresh toppings combine in delicious vegetarian tacos.

# Components:

→ Cabbage Preparation

01 - 1 small green cabbage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt, to taste
06 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Caesar Dressing

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
11 - 2 teaspoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Taco Assembly

14 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
15 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
16 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
17 - 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
18 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
19 - Croutons, crushed (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Arrange cabbage slices in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the cabbage edges are crispy and golden brown.
04 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, vegetarian Worcestershire, minced garlic, and black pepper. Chill until needed.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 30 seconds until warm and flexible.
06 - Distribute crispy cabbage among tortillas. Top with Caesar dressing, cherry tomatoes, shredded romaine, additional Parmesan, chopped parsley, and crushed croutons if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Serving cabbage this way is a sly, delicious trick—nobody will guess how simple it is until the last bite vanishes.
  • Tacos like these guarantee lively conversation and probably a little Caesar dressing on someone’s chin.
02 -
  • Once I tried to roast the cabbage at a lower temperature and ended up with a limp, flavorless pile—don’t do it.
  • Letting the Caesar dressing sit for at least ten minutes before serving lets its flavors mellow from sharp to perfectly balanced.
03 -
  • Always roast more cabbage than you think you need—it shrinks and those crisp bits disappear quickly.
  • For the dreamiest Caesar, grate your Parmesan fresh—powdery pre-grated cheese melts into the background.
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