Nachos make me weak in the knees. The thought of melty cheese, zesty salsa, and creamy guacamole — frankly, it doesn’t get much better than that.
This Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos recipe is a great way to indulge in your nacho cravings, without heaps of unnecessary salt and fat.
Servings 4 servings Calories 157 kcal
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 33 min
Total Time 43 mins
Ingredients
1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
2 tsp. olive oil
½ tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
¼ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
½ cup shredded Monterey jack or pepperjack cheese
¼ cup chopped tomato
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped orange bell pepper
1 medium jalapeño seeds and veins removed (optional), sliced (can add a second if desired)
½ cup mashed avocado
2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425º F.
Place cauliflower on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with cumin, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder; toss gently to blend. Spread evenly on baking sheet.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender-crisp and golden.
Top evenly with cheese. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Top evenly with tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, avocado, and cilantro; serve immediately.
Container Equivalents 1 Green
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2B Mindset Plate It! Makes a great veggie side as part of lunch or dinner. Also makes a great snack(tional).