CHEESY CAULIFLOWER NACHOS

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This recipe is sponsored by Target. Roasted cauliflower florets stand in for tortilla chips in these delicious nachos and are just as satisfying while packing a nutritional punch. They're tossed with taco seasoning, then roasted to golden brown perfection and loaded with creamy refried beans, zesty salsa verde and more nacho toppings, including lots of melty cheese, of course.

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head cauliflower (about 2 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into bite-size florets
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning, such as Good & Gather™ Taco Seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large lime
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 small jalapeño
1/2 cup canned refried pinto beans, such as Good & Gather™ Organic Refried Beans
1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, such as Good & Gather™ Shredded Mexican-Style Cheese
1/4 cup salsa verde, such as Good & Gather™ Roasted Salsa Verde
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Toss together the cauliflower, oil, taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, juice half of the lime into a small bowl, then cut the other half into 4 small wedges. Stir the sour cream into the lime juice until smooth. Finely dice the avocado and sprinkle it with a little salt and juice from 1 lime wedge. Thinly slice the jalapeño crosswise. Place the refried beans in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon to soften them. Set all the toppings aside until ready to serve.
  • Push the baked cauliflower to the center of the baking sheet. Dollop the refried beans (about 1 tablespoon per dollop) over the top, then sprinkle evenly with a little salt and with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the beans are warmed through and the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drizzle the salsa verde and lime sour cream over the cauliflower nachos. Top with the avocado, jalapeño and cilantro. Sprinkle with a little black pepper. Serve with the reserved lime wedges for squeezing.

Caramel
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These nachos are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Innocent Ngomamuyomo
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These nachos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Brianna Mateo
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but these nachos were surprisingly good. I would definitely make them again.


Jony Mia
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These nachos are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.


Priscilla Horne
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I love that these nachos are a healthier alternative to traditional nachos. I feel good about eating them.


Asad Pathan GAMING
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These nachos are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, gooey, and delicious.


Solomon Blessing
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I made these nachos for a game day party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


PRISCILLA AGGREY
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I used a store-bought cheese sauce to make these nachos and they were still delicious. It's a great way to save time if you're short on time.


Robi Chowdhury
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I added some black beans and corn to my nachos and they were delicious. You can really add any toppings you like to make them your own.


todd copfer
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These nachos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. They're also great for a party or potluck.


Mohammed Azam Bhati
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I love the crispy texture of the cauliflower crust. It's a nice change from traditional nachos.


Muhammad Habibullah
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These nachos are a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I always have some leftover from making cauliflower rice, so this is a great way to use it up.


Aleena Shrestha
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I was skeptical about how these nachos would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious and I will definitely be making them again.


matt k
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I've made these nachos several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile, you can really add any toppings you like.


Hannah Newey
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I love that these nachos are a healthier alternative to traditional nachos. The cauliflower crust is a great way to get your veggies in.


Markela Davis
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These nachos are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


FINNLUVVSYOU
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I made these nachos for my family and they were a huge success. Even my picky kids loved them!


Astrina Sunar
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but these nachos were surprisingly delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower was crispy and tender.


Wilson Collins
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These cauliflower nachos were a total hit at my party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved them.