Vegetarian · Tex-Mex · 35 min
Cheesy Cauliflower Nacho Bites with Turkey, Cilantro, Avocado & Yogurt
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 702 kcal / serving
Crispy cauliflower bites topped with seasoned turkey, avocado, cilantro and a yogurt finish, pairing creaminess with a bright salsa. It comes together quickly for a weeknight Tex-Mex bite with substance.
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Ingredients
- ½avocado
- 1 medium headcauliflower
- ⅓ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ¾ lbground turkey
- ½lime
- ¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1tomato
- tomatoes
- avocados
- limes
From the pantry: black pepper, chili powder, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, salt
Cookware
aluminum foil · baking sheet pan · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · nonstick skillet · oven mitts · spatula · stirring spoon
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Produce
- ½avocado
- 1 medium headcauliflower
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
- ½lime
- 1tomato
- tomatoes
- avocados
- limes
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbground turkey
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ⅓ (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
- ¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocado | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| cauliflower | 1 medium head | 2 medium heads | 3 medium heads |
| cheddar cheese | ⅓ (8 oz) block | ⅔ (8 oz) block | 1 (8 oz) block |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| green onions (scallions) | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| ground turkey | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| lime | ½ | 1 | |
| plain Greek yogurt | ¼ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
| tomato | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| limes | 1 ½ |
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Wash all produce and have the ingredients ready.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, toss with a little oil, salt and pepper, and spread in a single layer on the sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower for about 15 minutes, tossing once, until browned at the edges and tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Peel and mince the garlic.
- Add oil to the skillet and brown the ground turkey with the spices, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5–7 minutes; stir in the garlic and remove from heat.
- Small-dice the tomato and place on a plate; trim and slice the green onions and add to the plate.
- Shave the cilantro leaves from stems, mince and add to the plate.
- Halve and pit the avocado, slice thinly while still in the skin, then scoop out once ready and add to the plate.
- When the cauliflower is done, top with an even layer of turkey and shredded cheddar. Return to the oven for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the turkey.
- Cut the lime into wedges. To serve, divide the cauliflower onto plates and top with the tomato, green onion, cilantro, avocado and a dollop of yogurt; finish with a squeeze of lime.
Two tips
- Make ahead: roast the cauliflower up to 1 day in advance and keep refrigerated until ready to finish with toppings.
- Serving idea: finish each plate with a squeeze of lime and a bit more cilantro for brightness.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 702 kcal
- Protein
- 55 g
- Carbs
- 29 g
- Fat
- 44 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 466 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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