Saturday, August 6, 2016

Cauliflower Nachos








     Just when I thought healthy eating couldn't get any better....Cauliflower Nachos make their debut!!!  You will never know you are not drowning in artery clogging fats, it's that good!  Enjoy this savory decadent party favorite for only 357 calories, 15g net carbs and 39g protein.  How lucky are we to be able to enjoy an American favorite guilt free!?  #lifeisgood  :)

Ingredients for 8 hearty servings~
1 Roma Tomato, diced
2 small or 1 extra large head Cauliflower
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dash Salt
Dash Pepper
Dash Garlic Powder
Dash Onion Powder
1Tablespoon Nutiva Red Palm Oil
1 sweet yellow Onion, diced
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh Garlic
Dash Cayenne Pepper
3 pound bag Tyson boneless skinless Chicken Breast (net weight 2.5 pounds)
1 packet Taco Seasoning (I use McCormicks)
15oz can drained Red Kidney Beans
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
7oz 2% Fage Greek Yogurt
1/3 cup Salsa
2 diced Green Onions
Slice of Purple Onion, diced
1 ripe Avocado, sliced

     Dice Roma and drain on Paper Towel for several hours or as long as possible, set aside.  Meanwhile, slice cleaned Cauliflower in slices and lay on Parchment lined cookie sheet, use two pans for room if necessary.  Drizzle with EVOO, toss to coat and season with Salt, Pepper, Garlic and Onion Powder, bake at 400 for an hour, every 20 minutes remove and flip Cauliflower to other side.  While baking, add Red Palm Oil to hot skillet, add Onions, Garlic and Cayenne til golden brown.  While Onions are sauteing, dice Chicken and add to skillet til cooked thru, stir in Taco Seasoning Packet til well coated, then stir in drained can of Beans.  Stir Greek Yogurt and Salsa til smooth, chill in fridge til ready to use.  When Cauliflower done roasting, add to serving platter, top with Chicken mixture, sprinkle with Cheddar Cheese.  Add Salsa mixture to baggie, snip corner and drizzle on Nachos, top with Tomatoes, Green and Purple Onions and finish with Avocado slices.  Enjoy the heck outta this one!!!  :)

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