Sheet Pan Cauliflower Nachos
Sheet Pan Cauliflower Nachos use roasted cauliflower florets seasoned with garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika as a low-carb base topped with tortilla chips, black beans, and melted cheddar cheese. After baking, the dish is garnished with fresh tomato, guacamole, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro for a colorful, flavorful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower cut into florets, head
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 6 ounces tortilla chips
- 1 black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- ⅓ cup guacamole homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place cauliflower florets in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder and paprika; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
- Stir in tortilla chips in a single layer. Top with black beans and cheese.
- Place into oven and bake until heated through and the cheese melts, about 5-6 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topped with tomato, guacamole, onion, jalapeno and cilantro.