Cauliflower Enchiladas
Cauliflower Enchiladas are a deliciously creative twist on traditional enchiladas, featuring roasted cauliflower wrapped in homemade low-carb tortillas. Topped with a zesty enchilada sauce and melted cheese, this dish is perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.

45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Cauliflower - 400 grams
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend) - 100 grams
- Tomato sauce - 200 grams
- Onion - 1 small, diced
- Bell pepper - 1 small, diced
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Lime - 1, juiced
- Almond flour - 100 grams
- Egg - 1 large
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets and toss them with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender.
- While the cauliflower is roasting, prepare the sauce by sautéing the diced onion and bell pepper in a pan over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and half of the lime juice, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, egg, and a pinch of salt to form a dough. Divide the dough into two portions and roll each out into a thin tortilla shape.
- Once the cauliflower is done roasting, mash it lightly with a fork and add chopped cilantro and the remaining lime juice.
- Spoon the cauliflower mixture onto each tortilla, roll them up, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Pour the sautéed sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve garnished with additional cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbs: 18 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
- Rich in fiber and vitamins from cauliflower and vegetables.
Tags
MexicanLow CarbPasta Dish