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cauliflower nachos on sheet pan after melting
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Cauliflower Nachos

The ultimate cauliflower nachos, made with refried beans, jalapeños, bell pepper, cheese, and crispy tortilla chips! A tasty appetizer or snack that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 173kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cauliflower florets 1- 1.5 inches; see note 1
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

To make nachos

  • 4 handfulls tortilla chips
  • ¼ cup refried beans optional; not pictured
  • ¼ cup bell peppers finely diced
  • ¼ cup tomatoes finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños note 2
  • 2 cups shredded cheese note 3

Instructions

  • Roast Cauliflower- Heat oven to 425°F. Toss cauliflower in olive oil until coated. Add the cumin, ground coriander, chili powder and salt, tossing until combined. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes, tossing once halfway.
    cauliflower on sheet pan ready to be roasted
  • Chips- Carefully spread tortilla chips on the pan, arranging beneath the cauliflower (to ensure cauliflower gets toppings on it)
    roasted cauliflower on sheet pan interspersed with tortilla chips
  • Cheese- Spread cheese evenly across, then add remaining toppings.
    cauliflower nachos on sheetpan topped with all toppings (bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno and tomatoes)
  • Bake- Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted through. Serve with sour cream, salsa, queso, pickled onions, and more.
    pulling a cheesy cauliflower 'nacho' from the pan

Video

Notes

  1. roughly ½ an average head of cauliflower
  2. we recommend chopping them so you get better coverage
  3. we recommend a Mexican 3-blend for best flavor
Storage
Unfortunately, cauliflower nachos do not keep well and should be eaten fresh!

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 1mg