Best Roasted Cauliflower Nachos are a tasty, lower carb option to Nachos. They’re customizable with any of your favorite toppings. Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Vegan depending on toppings used.
**Updated** It was originally posted in November 2016. New pictures added but recipe still remains the same.
Happy Happy Monday!!! Hope everyone enjoyed their extra long weekend. And of course all the yummy food that was probably consumed. I know I had more than I really needed.
While even though it was a nice change, I was definitely ready to redeem my normal routine.
And ready for something tasty with a little less Carbs.
Anybody else ready for a break from all those Thanksgiving leftovers? Yes, Please..
If so I got you covered with the Best Roasted Cauliflower Nachos.
And who doesn’t love nachos…Especially when they’re made out of Cauliflower…Sooo worth the extra effort of cutting up the cauliflower.
The possibilities are ENDLESS with nachos. Load them with all your favorite goodies or maybe even some of those Holiday leftovers.
Uhmm, I mean what better way to get your veggies in.
You just want to start with these perfectly seasoned little cauliflower nachos and roast them to perfection.
Then nothing left after that other than to let your creative juices flow.
These Best Roasted Cauliflower Nachos were topped with some leftover chili , tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, greek yogurt and Cheese of course.
Bring on the napkins.. Haha, but you’re probably going need a fork to dig into these guys.
And really what better way to start your Pre-Christmas season than with Nachos.
So let me sum up all the reasons for trying these Best Roasted Cauliflower Nachos:
- Tasty, easy to prepare for a busy night
- Low carb and customizable
- Great way to use up some leftovers
- Cauliflower is a good source of Vegetarian Protein
- Kid Approved
- Vegetarian, Gluten Free and can be made Vegan
Enjoy!
Best Roasted Cauliflower Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 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.
Notes
Nutrition
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!
You’re Welcome Alexandra and thanks for stopping by and sharing that with me. 🙂
Yes it is Lisa 🙂
What a great way to have a treat without the guilt!
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!
You’re Welcome 🙂
As long as there’s still cheese I’ll gladly swap the chips for cauliflower. Yum!
Same here Allison 🙂
What an amazing healthy combo! Love this!
Thanks 🙂
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!
Thanks Lindsay and definitely and easy healthy dinner 🙂
Thanks Lorena! Hope you get to Enjoy soon 🙂
this looks amazing!! I love cauliflower and I love nachos, how did I never think about combining the two!! 😀
Thanks Nichole! I’ll have to check out your cauliflower recipe 🙂
I just made these and they are amazing! I have a great cauliflower recipes on my instagram I just posted. Cauliflower rocks <3
What a brilliant idea!
Thanks Suzy 🙂
Yeah, I’m always looking for different super bowl snacks as well and these are healthier than the traditional Nachos.
I have tried roasted cauliflower alone, not as nachos, you gave a best game day option. As super bowl is big in my house.
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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Thanks Luci..I love Nachos as well and wanted a healthier version 🙂
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. 🙂
Thanks! Hope you Enjoy 🙂
Thanks Julie and since they’re made with cauliflower just means you can eat more of them 🙂
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!
It is perfect for a game day snack Jessy! Hope your husband likes it 🙂
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!
What a clever idea! I am so done with Thanksgiving leftovers and ready for some healthier options too!
Thanks Andrea!
yummmmm!!! I love roasted cauliflower!!!
We make something similar at our house with cauliflower, cheddar and green onion and call them “cauliflower cheesies” Cauliflower nachos are the best!
Yes, they are Emily 🙂
I love this! Great way to make nachos healthy and lower in calories!
Thanks Dahn!