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Cheesy Tex Mex Cauliflower with Chicken and Fresh Avocado

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cauliflower chopped into bite size pieces.
  • 2 chicken breasts cooked and cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 ears fresh corn or 1 cup frozen, thawed
  • 2 cups tex mex cheese
  • 1 cup black beans
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped ( plus some for garnish)
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ avocado diced
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cut cauliflower into bite size pieces.
  • Cut corn kernels off the cob, and place in a large mixing bowl with cauliflower.
  • Add juice of one lime, cilantro and spices, mix ingredients so spices coat all cauliflower pieces. Set aside for at least 15 min. to let the flavors mingle and intensify.
  • Cook chicken breast on stove top in skillet over medium heat, and cut into bite size pieces. Add to the cauliflower mixture.
  • Add black beans and 1 cup of cheese to the cauliflower mixture , mix thoroughly.
  • Transfer to individual ramekins or a 8 x 12 baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 425F for 15 min.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Return to oven and broil until cheese is bubbling and golden brown ( approx. 10 min).
  • Garnish with fresh diced avocado and chopped cilantro. Serve this one dish, complete meal while it's still piping hot. Enjoy!