Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Occasions Healthy Party Recipes Healthy Party Appetizer Recipes Cauliflower Chicken Nachos 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews Swapping in tender-crisp cauliflower slices for chips in these cauliflower nachos ups your veggie servings for the day. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 24, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 487 Calories 28g Fat 27g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved