Description
This Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower recipe brings a delicious twist to a classic vegetable side dish. The cauliflower is seasoned with a blend of spices, grilled to perfection, then topped with a creamy lime mayo mixture, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for summer cookouts or as a unique side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into thick slices or large florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season Cauliflower: In a bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill Cauliflower: Grill cauliflower for 5–6 minutes per side until tender and charred.
- Prepare Mayo Mixture: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth.
- Finish Dish: Drizzle the mayo mixture over grilled cauliflower and top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can roast the cauliflower instead by baking at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- For a vegan version, use vegan mayo, sour cream, and plant-based cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
