Healthy Cauliflower Nachos are an easy way to serve low carb nachos by swapping out cauliflower slices for chips. Seasoned roasted cauliflower slices loaded with cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeno. Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Healthy.
Which makes them perfectly acceptable to serve for Dinner since they’re vegetables.
And loading them up with ALL your favorite toppings makes a delicious and easy guilt free meal.
So if you’re into nachos for dinner like we are, then you should give these a try or we also love these Mexican Street Corn Nachos!
HOW TO MAKE CAULIFLOWER NACHOS
(Full Directions in recipe card below)
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees and then I like to line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier clean up.
Next you’ll need to break the cauliflower apart and slice the florets into thin chips.
Once you’ve got the cauliflower chips ready to go coat them with olive oil and seasonings, gently toss them and roast!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THEM (NACHOS ONLY)
- Cauliflower Head
- Olive Oil
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Onion Flakes
- Cayenne Pepper
CAN I MAKE THE CAULIFLOWER CHIPS IN ADVANCE?
Yes… you can easily roast them in advance and store them in an airtight container in the fridge till ready to top and serve.
They will keep in a covered container in fridge for 2-3 days.
I don’t recommend topping them till you’re ready to serve them!
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS
- Cheese- Cheddar, Monterey jack
- Jalapeno
- Grape or Cherry tomatoes
- Sour Cream
- Red Onion
OTHER RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE…
AND IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..
I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star rating.
Cauliflower Nachos (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. onion flakes
- couple dashes cayenne pepper
- Optional toppings:
- chili
- cheese I used Monterey jack
- jalapeno
- tomatoes
- red onion
- greek yogurt
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Line large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Break cauliflower into florets and then slice cauliflower florets lengthwise into nacho shapes.
- Place in large mixing bowl with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, onion flakes, and cayenne pepper.
- Coat evenly and place on lined baking sheet.
- Roast in even 15-20 minutes turning at least once during cooking.
- Lower oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove from oven and top with optional toppings.
- Place back in oven 10 more minutes or until toppings heated through.
Alexandra
I made these and they were AMAZING - all of my friends immediately wanted the recipe. Rather than combining the spices, I just used a packet of taco seasoning I had and it made the dish so flavorful. I am already planning on making this again next weekend. Thanks!
Stephanie
You're Welcome Alexandra and thanks for stopping by and sharing that with me. 🙂
Stephanie
Yes it is Lisa 🙂
Garlic + Zest
What a great way to have a treat without the guilt!
Platter Talk
We've just discovered the wonders of roasted broccoli and now you have introduced us to yet another roasted vegetable recipe - and what a great use of cauliflower! Thanks for the delicious inspiration!
Stephanie
You're Welcome 🙂
Allison Mattina
As long as there's still cheese I'll gladly swap the chips for cauliflower. Yum!
Stephanie
Same here Allison 🙂
brandidcrawfordgmailcom
What an amazing healthy combo! Love this!
Stephanie
Thanks 🙂
Lindsay Cotter
I am loving these cauliflower nachos! What a great way to get more veggies in! Makes for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner! Really so much to love!
Stephanie
Thanks Lindsay and definitely and easy healthy dinner 🙂
Stef
Thanks Lorena! Hope you get to Enjoy soon 🙂
Lorena
this looks amazing!! I love cauliflower and I love nachos, how did I never think about combining the two!! 😀
Stef
Thanks Nichole! I'll have to check out your cauliflower recipe 🙂
Nichole Jones
I just made these and they are amazing! I have a great cauliflower recipes on my instagram I just posted. Cauliflower rocks <3
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish
What a brilliant idea!
Stef
Thanks Suzy 🙂
Stef
Yeah, I'm always looking for different super bowl snacks as well and these are healthier than the traditional Nachos.
swathi
I have tried roasted cauliflower alone, not as nachos, you gave a best game day option. As super bowl is big in my house.
Luci {Luci's Morsels}
I adore nachos but I'm always wary of the huge calorie bomb that comes with it! This recipe is so amazingly perfect - all the same flavors with much healthier ingredients! I can't wait to surprise my husband with this on a weekday night!
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Stef
Thanks Luci..I love Nachos as well and wanted a healthier version 🙂
WillCookForFriends
This is such a great idea! I am definitely ready for some veggies to break up all the heavy holiday food -- but it's too cold for me to reach for a salad for dinner most nights, so this is perfect! I'm a huge fan of cauliflower, too, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. Nachos are so creative! I'm definitely going to give this a try. 🙂
Stef
Thanks! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Stef
Thanks Julie and since they're made with cauliflower just means you can eat more of them 🙂
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
Whoa... I freaking LOVE nachos - my total splurge food. I've never considered using something other than tortilla chips as the base to make them not awful for you. BRILLIANT!
Stef
It is perfect for a game day snack Jessy! Hope your husband likes it 🙂
Jessy @ The Life Jolie
This is the perfect healthy game-day snack option! My picky husband does love cauliflower so I bet I could get him on board with this as well!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C
What a clever idea! I am so done with Thanksgiving leftovers and ready for some healthier options too!
Stef
Thanks Andrea!
klg1982
yummmmm!!! I love roasted cauliflower!!!
Emily
We make something similar at our house with cauliflower, cheddar and green onion and call them "cauliflower cheesies" Cauliflower nachos are the best!
Stef
Yes, they are Emily 🙂
Dahn
I love this! Great way to make nachos healthy and lower in calories!
Stef
Thanks Dahn!