Cauliflower Ranch Chips and Nachos

I tried this recipe a couple weeks ago and modified a bit to fit Lean and Green guidelines and also make nachos. One recommendation I would have after trying this is to add an egg white to the cauliflower mixture to hold it together a bit better. I have modified the recipe below to fit guidelines. If you want the original recipe, click on the link.

The recipe is from Mom, what's for dinner? blog.

Caulifower Ranch Chips

by: Christi Silbaugh (modified by Elissa)

Makes 2 Lean and Green meals

3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg white

3 cup grated raw cauliflower

1 tsp parsley

1 tsp basil

1 tsp dill

1 tsp chives

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 

Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir.

Line a baking sheet or stone with parchment paper.

Place about 1 TBSP of mixture on prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Flatten out so they are VERY thin.

Bake at 450 degrees for 5- 7 minutes.

Remove and turn cauliflower chips over. (Make sure they are crisp before you try and turn them over)

Bake for another 5 -7 minutes.

Enjoy!

Now for the Nachos modification!
This makes 2 lean and green meals

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup low fat mexican blend cheese

2 oz ground beef (cooked)

1 tsp sour cream (if desired)

1 egg white

3 cup grated raw cauliflower

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp basil

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 

Mix mozzarella cheese, grated cauliflower, egg white and seasoning in bowl. 

Line a baking sheet or stone with parchment paper.

Place about 1 TBSP of mixture on prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Flatten out so they are VERY thin.

Bake at 450 degrees for 5- 7 minutes.

Remove and turn cauliflower chips over. (Make sure they are crisp before you try and turn them over)

Bake for another 5 minutes until somewhat crispy. Start browning the beef as the chips are baking.

Place chips in 2 piles and add mexican cheese and browned ground beef on top (distribute evenly).

Bake for another 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Top with sour cream and enjoy!