Name: Cauliflower Chicken Nachos
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil; 0.75 teaspoon chili powder; 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.75 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt, divided; 8 cups large cauliflower florets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 avocado, diced; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers or fresh jalapeño pepper slices; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 0.75 cup canned reduced-sodium refried black beans; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 0.75 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 0.75 cup finely shredded cabbage

Cauliflower Chicken Nachos

5.0

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4 Reviews

Swapping in tender-crisp cauliflower slices for chips in these cauliflower nachos ups your veggie servings for the day.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on December 24, 2019

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Sodium High Calcium Soy-Free Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil
¾ teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
8 cups large cauliflower florets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 cup chopped tomato
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers or fresh jalapeño pepper slices
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
¾ cup canned reduced-sodium refried black beans
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
¾ cup finely shredded cabbage

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
Meanwhile, combine tomato, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños, onion and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
Top the cauliflower with beans, chicken and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Serve the "nachos" topped with the salsa and cabbage.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487	Calories
28g	Fat
27g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 cups
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 11g	40%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 36g	71%
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 79mg	26%
Vitamin A 875IU	17%
Vitamin C 121mg	135%
Folate 183mcg	46%
Sodium 484mg	21%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 3mg	17%
Magnesium 81mg	19%
Potassium 1238mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.