Cheesy Low(er) Carb Cauliflower Nachos Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cauliflower head
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup red onion
  • 1 chopped jalapeño pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Turn the cauliflower head on its side and slice off about ½-inch of the bottom core so that it sits flat. Remove some of the large leaves around the core and discard.
  3. While the cauliflower is positioned on a cutting board, stem down, cut it in half.
  4. Cut each cauliflower half into three 1-inch-thick pieces. It's okay if the slices don't stay intact.
  5. Remove the core from the large slices and cut into 3-inch flat pieces, then transfer to a bowl.
  6. Add the oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and smoked paprika to the bowl and stir to coat the cauliflower.
  7. Lay the seasoned cauliflower on a sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, remaining lime juice, and remaining salt.
  9. When the cauliflower comes out of the oven, distribute beans on top, then add the cheese and bake for 5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  10. Slice the avocado.
  11. Top the sheet pan with the tomato mixture and avocado slices before serving.