Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos
A healthier twist on classic nachos featuring roasted cauliflower topped with melted cheese and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups cauliflower florets (cut into ½-inch slices)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup chopped grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 jalapeño (sliced)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ⅓ cup refried beans
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 avocado (sliced or chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet with olive or avocado oil cooking spray.
- Mix oil with onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced cauliflower to the bowl. Toss gently to coat each piece in seasoning.
- Spread the seasoned cauliflower evenly on the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out to roast rather than steam. Bake for 20 minutes, until tender and starting to brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Push the cauliflower together to the center of the pan.
- Top the cauliflower with refried beans. Sprinkle with cheese and place jalapeño slices on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 6-7 minutes, until the beans are warmed through and the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with chopped red onion, cilantro, and tomato. Add avocado if desired. Serve directly from the sheet pan, or transfer to a platter.
Notes
Optional add-ins: Consider adding black olives or corn for more flavor. Choose fresh, crisp vegetables for best results.
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