Using cauliflower here as a meat substitute works SO well, I even surprised myself, to be honest.
I’m not sure that up until this point I had ever even thought nachos could be vegetarian, let alone shine with cauliflower!
The roasted cauliflower adds such a nutty, flavorful depth that it will knock your socks off. I recommend slicing the florets in wider, thinner strips as opposed to chunks; they will have more surface area to caramelize, which ups that great flavor exponentially.
You can roast a whole head beforehand and then slice, but that takes a lot longer – up to an hour for the cauliflower to cook through. If you’re in a hurry, chopping and then roasting is key.
Top these sheet pan nachos with any extra veggies you have lying around!
I love fresh corn and radish with avocado and hot sauce, but you can add zucchini, tomatoes, even wilted spinach.
I like to turn to sheet pan nachos on nights when I can’t think of something more creative to cook and have extra veggies that need to be used up. Have fun!
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 handfuls tortilla chips
- 6-8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 8-10 cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1/2 cup fresh corn
- 2 radish , sliced
- 1/2 avocado , sliced
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 3-4 tablespoons sour cream
- hot sauce , to taste
- 1 lime , quartered
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Preheat oven to 450*F.
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Remove the core from the head of cauliflower, then roughly slice into thin florets.
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Drizzle the cauliflower with olive oil, tossing to coat evenly with the oil.
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Roast the cauliflower for 15-20 minutes or until browned and soft, and gives away easily when pricked with a knife or fork.
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While the cauliflower is roasting, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Spread the tortilla chips evenly on the pan.
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Once the cauliflower is roasted, turn into a bowl and then scatter evenly on top of the tortilla chips.
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Add the cheese, then the tomatoes and fresh corn.
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Bake the nachos for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
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Remove and garnish with sliced radish, sliced avocados, fresh cilantro, and sour cream. Add hot sauce to taste and fresh lime juice.
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