This quick cauliflower crust is the perfect shell to fill with whatever you’re craving. I’m partial to these Mediterranean Scallop Cauliflower Shell Tacos.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen some form of a cauliflower crust floating around Pinterest or Instagram. Most of them require a solid amount of cheese to bind the crust together. Not mine!
My crust is bound simply with egg whites. Now, I don’t have a problem with cheese (I eat it on the regular). I just prefer to save room for toppings… or, in this case, fillings!
When I saw this month’s Recipe Redux challenge – to make a creative taco – I knew it was time for an experiment.
I knew my crust could be picked up like a slice of pizza. Why shouldn’t it be sturdy enough to use as a taco shell? It totally worked. The skies parted, angels sang… well, maybe not. But I did do a Snoopy dance!
The stuffing I chose for this untraditional taco carried on in the theme of unusual. I went Mediterranean.
My stuffings were centered around scallops (thank god for my Sizzlefish freezer stash), which I sautéed simply in lemon juice with a bit of pepper. There were also greens, onions, garlic, red bell peppers, tzatziki, and olives.
In true fashion, I overstuffed the tacos. BUT – I did manage to squeeze one together to prove they can be eaten as a “traditional” untraditional taco.
Then I put it down, added more sauce, and ate it with a fork and knife.
Let your imagination run wild with these shells! Add your favorite flavors to the crust batter (I put parsley in these). I love adding nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, oregano, garlic powder… literally anything I’m craving!
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It’s also WIAW time! Check out some of my quickie eats below (it’s been a crazy week!)
More cauliflower crust pizza, topped with a whole smashed avocado, parsley, and sriracha. Followed by more Mediterranean tacos, this time with shrimp. Then a dinner party which consisted of a LOT of meats and cheeses, plus some delicious desserts.
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Vegas even liked of this one! I feel like I need a graphic that indicates her seal of approval…
Have you ever made a cauliflower crust?
What your favorite taco filling?
Love how you made these from cauliflower! So innovative and healthy! 🙂
Thanks Heather! We keep a stash in the freezer for quick dinners.
I’m a fan of tacos, in any form! I can’t believe these are cauliflower crusts! PS. I’m sooooo behind on your blog – catching up now!
I’m just happy to see you’re still alive.
P.S. That IG story you just posted. Whoa. LOL!
Gah I havent made a cauli crust in so long! This looks brilliant though… Am thinking breakfast tacos… Eggs, bacon… Maybe a little cheese… More bacon… Yup, that’s the ticket! 😀
Oh yes – we have done that too. Any excuse to add bacon, really.
See, now this would make me a taco believer. I like tacos, but I like to eat all of the things inside of the taco and then the wrap. Yes I know I’m weird. I think it is left over from my not being able to eat things days, and also I don’t like the majority of corn tortillas. But I LOVE cauli crust, so that would solve that problem!
You need to come out here and have a freshly made corn tortilla. They are life-changing.
Yes, that is one creative taco . . . you have fused it with #allthegoodthings
Fused. I like it!
This is so neat! Love the cauliflower shell idea. I might have to make an exception to my no-taco habits for this
I was laughing when I read your post about that… because I knew this was coming. 😉
I NEED SCALLOPS IN MY FACE. I haven’t had them in there in a long while and it’s time. F-ing HATE how expensive they are though!
I know, I know. But that’s why I like Sizzlefish. I just bite the bullet once and I forget about the cost by the time I’m pulling it out to eat. Monopoly money! YAY!
Cauliflower shells!?!? Mind blown. Creative and delicious combo!
You must either stop making these amazing cauliflower dishes or come deliver. There, i said it. totally envy! You genius you! 😉
I think we need to arrange a trade…
I tend to overstuff my tacos too.
The rest of my crew would love those! Creative!
MMMMMMMmmmmmmm Scallop tacos? I need this in my life. Cauliflower taco shells?? Yes Please, I want to come to your house for dinner one night. You guys eat GOOOOOD. I just got cauliflower rice from Trader Joes; I’ll be making these tacos for dinner tonight .
You’re welcome anytime! Maybe you can help me with the wine cork bath mat I’ve been “about to make” for a month. 😉
Well, of course!! This just seems a given! You know I’m a massive fan of your cauliflower crust – never have I been pleased with another – and yet I never thought of using them as a taco shell. I know they would hold up perfectly. Though I also alllwayysssss over stuff my tacos. I’ve never learned.
I so appreciate your being a fan. I feel like people think it’s hard, but it really isn’t! xo
Is it even a taco if it’s not overstuffed?!? Lol My favorite filling is probably chicken with cheese, lettuce, beans, veggies, and all the guac =)
I like the way you think! With the over stuffing and the fillings. Never enough guac!
I’ve yet to jump on the cauliflower crust wagon! I’d totally eat them if someone did the hard work for me lol. My favorite taco topping would have to be avocado. And something super spicy!
I promise it’s not that hard! Especially now that you can buy cauliflower pre-riced. 🙂
That would be amazing if you could start a shop and serve all your creative unique dishes…. 🙂 And for some reason, the link-up doesn’t seem to be accepting links? 🙂
Oh my gosh… if I could get the funding I totally would! #strangebutgood food & wine. 😉
Girl you do some naughty things to cauliflower. I like it.
And this is just what I post in public. Mwhahaha!
I can never say no to scallops and of course cauliflower tacos are a must! I NEED these.
You are a wise woman. Scallops are the best!
Amazing! Can’t wait to try this!
Scallop tacos?! Genius!! I never use scallops in creative ways, this sounds awesome
Thanks! I’d never seen them as tacos until I moved to San Diego!
I never thought to put scallops in a taco! can’t wait to try it
You have to try it! I’d never had them in taco until we moved to soCal, but it’s amazing.
I tried a cauliflower pizza crust and was struck with “Really, this is healthy with all this CHEESE?” Love your taco idea!
Hahaha! I am with you. That’s why I created my recipe without cheese – I’d rather have the extra toppings!
Simply put, this is awesomeness inside of awesomeness! And that tzatziki is the perfect finishing touch!
HA! I love the description. We thought it was pretty awesome. 😉