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Cheesy + Meaty Cauliflower Nachos - Hubby Approved Version! The flavor is poppin'

Prep Time 20 mins
 Cook Time 33 mins
 Total Time 43 mins
 Servings 4 servings

 original Author Beachbody... I added 1 pound browned ground beef with some taco seasoning and cooked the veggies in the last 3-5 min

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 Tb taco seasoning
1 medium head cauliflower cut into florets
2 tsp. olive oil
½ tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
¼ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
1 cup shredded Monterey jack or pepperjack cheese
1 pint chopped cherry tomatos
1/2 chopped red onion
1 chopped orange bell pepper
1 medium jalapeño seeds and veins removed (optional), sliced (can add a second if desired)
½ cup mashed avocado
4 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro

Instructions
Preheat oven to 425º F.
Place cauliflower on baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with cumin, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder; toss gently to blend. Spread evenly on baking sheet.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender-crisp and golden.
Top evenly with cheese. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. (I added the ground beef, tomato, onion, bell pepper jalapeño before baking this last 3-5 min. Then cilantro & avocado right before serving 

Top evenly with tomato, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, avocado, and cilantro; serve immediately.

Enjoy!!!
You can even put in tortillas if desired

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