Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower

An amazing side dish that starts witih a fresh head of cauliflower!

What takes an ordinary head of cauliflower to the next level? Grilling and topping with this amazing garlicky crema and Cotija cheese! A blend of sour cream, mayo, fresh lime, garlic, and a few spices creates the most amazing sauce (crema) for the grilled cauliflower. Topped with salty Cotija and cilantro ~ it's pure heaven!

About This Recipe  

This Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower is what summer flavor is all about! Perfect as a BBQ or cookout side dish, this easy recipe is ideal for entertaining. It's quick to prepare, low in carbs, and keto-friendly, making it a soon-to-be family favorite!

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Yield: 4

Author: Mama P

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Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower

This Mexican Street Style Grilled Cauliflower is what summer flavor is all about! Perfect as a BBQ or cookout side dish, this easy recipe is ideal for entertaining. It's quick to prepare, low in carbs, and keto-friendly, making it a soon-to-be family favorite!

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 5 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. paprika

Crema

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. minced garlic)
• 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
• chopped cilantro

Instructions

Cauliflower

1. Preheat the grill to 375-400º F. Place the cauliflower florets into a disposable aluminum pan. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat well. Mix the salt, chili powder, paprika and garlic powder together in a small bowl and then sprinkle over cauliflower; stir to evenly coat all of the cauliflower with seasoning.
2. Place pan on the grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and has started to char and carmelize.
3. ***Cauliflower can also be cooked in the oven at 400º for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Crema

1. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, garlic, salt and lime juice; mix well.

Assembly

1. After the cauliflower is finished cooking, drizzle with the crema and top with crumbled cotija cheese and garnish with chopped chilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

334.5

Fat

34.92 g

Sat. Fat

8.03 g

Carbs

2.86 g

Fiber

0.31 g

Net carbs

2.53 g

Sugar

0.7 g

Protein

3.43 g

Sodium

607.31 mg

Cholesterol

31.05 mg

**Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary

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