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Spiced Cauliflower and Plantain Tacos
with red cabbage chimichurri slaw
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Cauliflower Florets
- 8 oz. Sliced Plantains
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- 3 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage
- 1 Lime
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- 2 tsp. Fiesta Seasoning
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBxyD3m
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Calories600
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Carbohydrates94g
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Net Carbs86g
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Fat21g
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Protein11g
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Sodium1300mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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Prepare Ingredients and Make Slaw
Cut plantains into 1/2” dice.
Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.Break cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.Tear cilantro leaves.In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, chimichurri seasoning, 1 tsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside. -
Cook the Cauliflower
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add cauliflower and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated, 3-5 minutes.Uncover and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.Stir in fiesta seasoning (reserve a pinch for plantains), a pinch of salt, and 1 Tbsp. water until combined.Remove from burner.While cauliflower cooks, continue recipe. -
Cook the Plantains
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place another medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add plantains to hot pan and flip often until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner and transfer to towel-lined plate. Top with a pinch of salt, remaining fiesta seasoning, and 1/4 tsp. lime zest.While plantains cook, continue recipe. -
Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Carefully remove from microwave.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with cauliflower, plantains, slaw, sour cream, and cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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