Cauliflower Nachos (Vegan)
Apr 13, 2021 (Last updated Jan 7, 2025) by Hannah Sunderani
Cauliflower Nachos (Vegan)
These cauliflower nachos are vegan, low-carb, and veggie loaded! They cook in 25 minutes for a crispy cauliflower nacho that everyone will love! It’s a delicious healthy alternative to nachos that allows you to enjoy all the comforts of fully-loaded nachos, with a healthier spin. But most importantly, they are so freaking delish!
The recipe swaps traditional nacho chips for cauliflower, so you’re getting a wholesome plant-forward dish that packs flavour.
The cauliflower “nachos” are baked until crispy and then topped with black beans, tomatoes, red onion, japaleno, vegan cheese and cilantro. It’s a delicious dish that you can feel good about indulging in. Serve this recipe as an appetizer, snack, side dish or as your entree!
Now, who wants to dive into these vegan cauliflower nachos with me!? Let me tell you exactly how to make the recipe, so that you can enjoy them pronto!
Cauliflower Nachos Recipe
These cauliflower nachos are:
- veggie loaded
- cheesy
- oh-so-comforting
- low-carb
- vegan
- plant-forward
- full of flavour
- so easy to make
- 1-pan recipe
I’m sure you’re going to absolutely love this plant-based recipe, and that they will be devoured in moments, just like they were in my home.
Don’t get me wrong, I do LOVE my traditional fully loaded nachos. But you’ll be mega surprised by just how comforting this dish remains when swapping out the nachos for cauliflower.
I seem to be eating a lot of cauliflower lately. (If you haven’t tried my Cauliflower Buffalo Wings, they are a must as well!). What I love about cauliflower is how versatile it is to adopt flavours and taste, and the texture can be crispy or melt-in-your mouth.
In fact, we vegans use cauliflower a lot to make everything from these nachos to cauliflower mashed potatoes, cauliflower pizza, and cauliflower “chicken” bites. Check out this article from Delish on cauliflower recipes that you won’t even realize are vegan! Simply put, cauliflower is the chameleon of the vegetable kingdom.
How to make cauliflower nachos
Cauliflower nachos are so easy to make! They require minimal ingredients, are fast to prepare, and requires only 1-baking sheet! (In our home, Mr. Two Spoons does the washing up, so recipes like these are always well received!).
First, we will start by roasting the cauliflower until perfectly crispy. To do this, we will cut the cauliflower florets into thin strips and season with ours spices.
Spread the cauliflower onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 425F until the edges are crispy and browned, 20 minutes.
Next, scooch the roasted cauliflower close together and season with the toppings: black beans, tomatoes, red onion, jalapenos, and vegan mozzarella (I used the brand Daiya).
Place back in the oven to melt the cheese, 5 minutes.
And there we go, you have a gorgeously baked drool-worthy recipe for cauliflower nachos that go down all too easy! Enjoy as an appetizer, snack, or as your main dish.
Cook these vegan cauliflower nachos with me!
Make these plant-based cauliflower nachos with me on my latest episode, 4 Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Recipes on YouTube!
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If you’re digging this cauliflower recipe, you might also like:
- Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
- Cauliflower Chickpea Curry
- Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust
- Coconut Cream of Cauliflower Soup
- Cauliflower Flatbread
And there we have it! A simple, comforting, low-carb and vegan recipe for cauliflower nachos that is packed with flavour and oh-so-comforting. Trust me, you are going to love swapping out traditional nachos for this cauliflower version. It’s a healthy, wholesome and nutritious recipe that you can feel good about indulging in.
If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
Cauliflower Nachos (Vegan)
Ingredients
Cauliflower Nachos
- 1 head cauliflower , small (about 5 cups)
- 3 to 4 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Toppings
- 1/2 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella
- 2 to 3 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425F/220C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the cauliflower into florets and slice into 1/2-inch pieces (as best you can). Add the sliced cauliflower to a large mixing bowl and season with 3 tbsp avocado oil, nutritional yeast, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and sea salt. Toss to combine. Add 1 tbsp more oil if needed, (cauliflower should be lightly coated with the oil).
- Spread the cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and roast in the oven until crispy and golden brown around the edges, 20 minutes.
- Remove the cauliflower from the oven and scooch the florets tightly together with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle with black beans, tomatoes, red onion, japaleno and vegan mozzarella. Place back in the oven to melt the cheese, 5 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with cilantro.
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The cauliflower nachos were so delicious! I was really craving nachos, but wanted to try a healthy version. The recipe was really easy to make and you can simply add more good stuff if you like. I topped the dish with some olives!:)
These were so good. Definitely adding to my rotation. My husband and I ate the whole pan and I didn’t have to feel guilty about it!!
Oh my goodness! So thrilled that you enjoyed it Kelly! My husband and I love it too! And never feel overstuffed from eating the whole dish, just perfectly full! Thanks for the kind review. 🙂
I absolutely love this recipe! It’s easy and healthy. I wasn’t able to get the nutritional yeast so made it without it. I also used less oil and air fried the cauliflower for less time.
It’s been a hit with friends too and definitely satisfied my “nacho” craving in a healthy way. Thank you xx
Oh Kat this makes me so happy! Really thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe so much. We love it too and it definitely does hit the spot but in a healthy way! Hope you’re able to find nutritional yeast in the future (I know they sell it on Amazon if you’re able to order online). 🙂
I love this recipe!! Quick, easy & super delicious. I’ve already made it twice in a few weeks! Thank you for sharing your healthy, tasty meal recipe!
Oh so thrilled to hear that! Thank you Lisa!!
This was so good. i will make it again.
Yay this makes me so happy Michelle!
Wow! Delicious and easy to make. I added some seasoned tofu crumble to up the protein amount. I’ll be making this a lot! Thanks for the delicious recipe!
Oh I’m thrilled you like it Andrea! Thanks for the kind comment!
Really good and easy to make!
So thrilled you liked the recipe Brenda! Thanks for the kind comment. 🙂
Yasss! So good. Just the smell of the cauliflower in the oven roasting had my mouth watering and I knew this was going to be a winner! I added corn nibs too and used Violife mozza shreds! Easy enough to make and scrumptious! Thanks Hannah!🤗