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Healthy Nachos with Mushrooms, Jalapenos, and Cauliflower Queso

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets, divided
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 2 jalapenos thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • 1 large shallot thinly sliced
  • 2 cups whole milk or almond milk
  • 1 cup shredded jack and/or cheddar cheese
  • 2 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 bag corn tortilla chips or sweet potato chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Toss half the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ½ teaspoon salt. Arrange evenly on one baking sheet. Toss the mushrooms, jalapenos, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange in an even layer on the second sheet. Roast in the oven until the vegetables are caramelized and tender, 25 - 30 minutes, redistributing once halfway through. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan or pot, bring the shallot, remaining cauliflower, milk, and ½ teaspoon salt to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Puree the cauliflower mixture with an immersion blender, or transfer to a food processor or stand blender, until smooth. Return to the pot and stir in the cheese. Cook stirring constantly until melted. Add some extra milk or water, if necessary, so the cauliflower queso is a drizzle-able consistency.
  • Arrange the tortilla chips on one of the baking sheets. Heat in the oven until warm, 2 minutes. Scatter the veggie mixture on top of the chips and drizzle with the cauliflower queso. Garnish with the scallions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g