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Cauliflower Chicken Nachos
AmericanMexican

Cauliflower Chicken Nachos

Delicious nachos that you can feel good about eating and you will feel great after you eat them.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

chili powdercuminjalapeno

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

6 servings

Ingredients

  • canola cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoonsavocado oil (or other neutral oil)
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 8 cupslarge cauliflower florets (sliced into 1/2-inch slices)

salsa

  • 2 medium ripe tomato (chopped)
  • 1 fresh jalapeño (sliced with seeds)
  • 1/4 cupchopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt

toppings

  • 1 cupcanned black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cupscooked chicken
  • 3/4 cupshredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cupfinely chopped cabbage

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 6 servings)

Calories253
Total Fat13g
Cholesterol44mg
Sodium497mg
Total Carbohydrates15g
Dietary Fiber6g
Sugars4g
Protein20g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Combine the oil, chili powder, cumin onion powder, and salt in a large bowl. Toss in the cauliflower to coat. Arrange the cauliflower on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until browning and tender, 20 to .

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven and top it evenly with the beans, chicken, and cheese. Bake an additional until the cheese melts.

  5. 5

    Serve topped with salsa and cabbage.

Chef's Notes

If you'd like to add a diced avocado to the salsa, omit one of the tomatoes.

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