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Vegan Cauliflower Nachos

Vegan Cauliflower Nachos

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Course Main Course

Equipment

  • Air fryer These could also be made in the oven.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head of cauliflower cut into strips  or 2 bags of bagged florets
  • 1/2 cup salsa for bean mixture
  • 1/2 cup salsa for topping
  • 16 oz. vegan refried beans
  • 1 cup vegan cheese shreds or plant based queso
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 finely diced red onion
  • 1/2 medium diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium diced green bell pepper
  • 4 diced roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 chopped avocado
  • shredded lettuce
  • dollop vegan sour cream

Instructions
 

  • wash and pat dry one head of cauliflower and cut into thin strips. You could also use two prewashed bags of florets (fresh NOT frozen)
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and spritz with cooking oil.
  • Start by placing cauliflower onto parchment sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil.
  • sprinkle with onion powder, garlic salt, and pepper.cook for 5-8 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together refried beans, salsa, onion powder, salt, and pepper. You could also add in a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for an extra boost of vitamins and minerals.
  • Dice tomatoes, onion, and peppers.
  • One cauliflower has been in the airfryer 5-8 minutes, remove and spread the top of your cauliflower with a layer of bean mixtures, vegan cheese, peppers, onion, and tomatoes.
  • Place back into air fryer for an additional 5 minutes. 
  • Remove and top with shredded lettuce, avocado, and a dollop of vegan sour cream if desired.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes and enjoy.