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EatingWell: You won’t even miss the chips when you snack on cauliflower ‘nachos’

Breana Killeen, EatingWell on

Published in Variety Menu

Swapping in tender-crisp cauliflower slices for chips in these cauliflower nachos ups your veggie servings for the day. Enjoy this hearty spread for dinner or for an appetizer at your next gathering.

Cauliflower Chicken Nachos

Serves 4

Active Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil

3/4 teaspoon chili powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon salt, divided

8 cups large cauliflower florets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

1 cup chopped tomato

1 avocado, diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers or fresh jalapeno pepper slices

 

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium refried black beans

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

3/4 cup finely shredded cabbage

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. Combine oil, chili powder, cumin, onion powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cauliflower and gently toss to coat. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake until tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine tomato, avocado, cilantro, jalapenos, onion and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

4. Top cauliflower with beans, chicken and cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

5. Serve the “nachos” topped with the salsa and cabbage.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 487 Calories, Total Fat: 28 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 79 mg, Carbohydrates: 27 g, Fiber: 11 g, Total Sugars: 7 g, Protein: 36 g, Sodium: 484 mg, Potassium: 1238 mg, Iron: 3 mg, Folate: 183 mcg, Calcium: 235 mg, Vitamin A: 875 IU, Vitamin C: 121 mg.

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(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)

©2025 Dotdash Meredith. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.


 

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