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Chorizo Cauliflower

Plantbased cauliflower chorizo in a skillet with a spoon
Photo by Emma Fishman

Chorizo, the ultra-salty and spiced minced pork link, gets a plant-based makeover. Blending cauliflower into “cauli rice” can transform the vegetable into the perfect texture and size to resemble the ground nature of the meat. The cauliflower bits release their moisture and soften as they cook, easily absorbing the deep, warm spices and umami-packed notes you’d taste in a classic chorizo. Sprinkle it on tostadas, quesadillas, and potato tacos, on top of refried beans, or use in sopes.

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