Wellness Recipe Wednesday: Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Soyrizo

Healthy eating doesn't have to be complicated or boring. It can be delicious, satisfying, and full of ingredients that support your overall health and wellness! This week's Wellness Recipe Wednesday features Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Soyrizo, a flavorful, plant-based twist on a classic taco night favorite. With perfectly roasted cauliflower, savory soyrizo, creamy avocado, and fresh, colorful toppings, every bite offers a delicious combination of flavors and textures. Beyond tasting great, this recipe brings together nutrient-rich ingredients that provide fiber, plant-based protein, and healthy fats. It's a simple and enjoyable way to nourish your body, support your wellness goals, and make healthier choices without sacrificing the foods you love.

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 package soyrizo
  • Corn tortillas
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • Pickled red onions
  • Cilantro and lime wedges

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Method

Preheat your oven to 425°F.

Place the cauliflower florets in a gallon Ziploc bag with the oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then seal and shake until every piece is coated.

Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.

Cook the soyrizo in a skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, then fold in the roasted cauliflower.

Fill warm tortillas and top with avocado, pickled red onions, cilantro, and lime.

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Health Benefits
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Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, in the same family as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables contain compounds such as indole 3 carbinol that support the liver as it processes estrogen. Studies show that eating more cruciferous vegetables can shift estrogen metabolism toward a more favorable pattern, which is why I encourage them for hormone balance at every stage of life.

Soyrizo adds a second plant protein. Soy is a complete protein, and research shows soy foods can be a healthy part of a woman’s diet, with isoflavones that may ease hot flashes. Choose a brand lower in sodium.

Avocado brings fiber and healthy fats that help your body absorb carotenoids from the vegetables on your plate.

Sources: Fowke JH et al., Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 2000. Michnovicz JJ et al., Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 1997. Messina M, Nutrients, 2016. Unlu NZ et al., Journal of Nutrition, 2005.

Please consult your physician for dietary recommendations.

Wishing you a wealth of health,
Dr. Michelle Mendoza, MD

To see me as a private patient, contact the office. Call 915-585-1300, visit www.vitalitymdwellness.com, or stop by 1309 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79902

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