You Won’t Even Miss the Chips When You Snack on Cauliflower ‘Nachos’

Enjoy this hearty spread for dinner or for an appetizer at your next gathering.

This dish gives you a hefty dose of veggie servings. Jennifer Causey/TCA

Swapping in tender-crisp cauliflower slices for chips in these cauliflower nachos ups your veggie servings for the day. Enjoy this hearty spread for dinner, or as an appetizer at your next gathering.

Cauliflower Chicken Nachos

Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves 4

• 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or avocado oil
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 8 cups large cauliflower florets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño peppers or fresh jalapeño pepper slices
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 3/4 cup canned reduced-sodium refried black beans
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 3/4 cup finely shredded cabbage

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