Cauliflower Nachos

Skip the chips and use slabs of roasted cauliflower instead! I opted for these toppings because they were balanced and played well off each other, but you can change them up as you please.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Pickled Red Onion:

  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 head cauliflower, outer leaves trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Avocado Crema:

  • ½ avocado

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 2 small limes, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans

  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

  • ¼ cup crumbled queso fresco

  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Place onion slices in a small colander. Bring 2 to 3 cups water to a boil in a kettle. Pour over onion and let drain.

  3. Mix vinegar, salt, sugar, and cumin together in a jar. Mix in onion slices. Cover and place in the refrigerator.

  4. Cut cauliflower in half from top to bottom. Place each half flat against the cutting board. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange carefully on the prepared baking sheet, trying to keep slices intact. Drizzle olive oil over cauliflower; season with salt and pepper.

  5. Roast cauliflower in the preheated oven until evenly browned, about 30 minutes.

  6. Combine avocado, sour cream, lime juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and salt in a blender. Blend until creamy and smooth.

  7. Heat black beans in a small saucepan until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  8. Spoon warmed beans over cauliflower. Dollop avocado crema over beans. Scatter pickled onion slices, cherry tomatoes, and queso fresco over crema. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

317 Calories
19g Fat
39g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 317
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 817mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 13g 47%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 92mg 102%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 790mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.