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Loaded Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos Recipe (Healthy)

The next time you're craving some traditional nachos, try this low carb cauliflower version instead. Made with roasted cauliflower, taco meat, and a few other minimal ingredients, this low-carb recipe is a great way to enjoy nachos in a healthy way. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Low Carb
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • avocado oil spray
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 bag taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup banana peppers
  • ½ cup black olives
  • ¾ diced tomatoes
  • ½ medium avocado
  • 1 green onion
  • cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the cauliflower head into bite-sized florets, discarding the tough stem. Make sure the florets are relatively uniform in size for even baking.
  • In a large bowl, add the cauliflower florets and spray with avocado oil spray. Season with 2 tsp taco seasoning.
  • Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are not overcrowded to ensure even browning and crispiness.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown. Flip the florets halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
  • In a large skillet add the beef. Fry until fully cooked through, then add remaining taco seasoning for flavor.
  • Once the cauliflower is cooked, sprinkle the ground beef overtop. Then add shredded cheddar cheese and banana peppers and add back to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
  • Remove the cauliflower nachos from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Then add black olives, freshly diced tomatoes, diced avocado, green onion and fresh cilantro. Serve them immediately, accompanied by guacamole, salsa, and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 384mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g