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Here are our Best Cauliflower Recipes that are healthy, flavorful, and never boring! Whether you are looking for roasted cauliflower recipes, Indian cauliflower recipes, cauliflower soups, cauliflower salads, cauliflower side dishes, or delicious cauliflower dinners -here are some options the whole family will love!
Why We Love Cauliflower!
We love cauliflower for so many reasons, it is mild in flavor lending itself as the perfect blank canvas for spices and flavors! Perfect with almost any cuisine including Indian, Mediterranean and Asian recipes.
This recipe for Cauliflower Pasta is one of our most loved dishes!
Cauliflower is good for us! Full of fiber with a low glycemic index. A great source of vitamin c, magnesium and vitamin B6. It also contains choline, essential for brain health.
A perfect low-carb alternative to grains, cauliflower is incredibly versatile to cook with whether made into “rice”, pureed, roasted, sautéed, mashed, grilled or baked, the healthy recipes here are sure to inspire you! Most are vegetarian or vegan!
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Hearty Cauliflower Salads
Savory hearty salads with Cauliflower make a delicious side dish or a light healthy entree, pair with a protein or enjoy as is!
Indian Spinach Salad with Lentils & Cauliflower
A fresh and flavorful Indian Spinach Salad with black lentils, roasted cauliflower and roasted radishes. Caramelized shallots and a Tempered Seed Dressing give the salad amazing flavor, depth and crunchy texture. (Serves 2 as an entree salad or 4 as a side salad.)
Roasted Cauliflower Farro Salad with Turmeric Dressing
A fall salad of roasted cauliflower, farro, and kale with a turmeric dressing — can be served warm as a side or chill and serve as a salad.
Purple Cauliflower Salad (Sicilian Style!)
Purple Cauliflower Salad (Sicilian Style!) with kalamata olives, capers, grains parsley scallions and pickled onions. This healthy vegan salad is easy to make and keeps for several days, perfect for meal prep!
Warm Winter Salad
Warm Winter Salad – a hearty, Middle Eastern salad made on a sheet pan with roasted cauliflower, carrots, fennel and chickpeas, topped with wilting spinach, drizzled with Everyday Tahini Sauce and sprinkled with fresh dill and Dukkah. Vegan and Gluten-free.
Shaved Cauliflower Salad w/ Yogurt Dressing
Shaved Cauliflower Salad with spring peas, radishes, cucumber, mint and a delicious Yogurt Dressing. The thinly sliced cauliflower is raw and marinates in the flavorful dressing.
Cozy Cauliflower SouPs!
Cauliflower blends up creamy and nourishing in these delicious soup recipes.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Garlic & Sage
A simple delicious recipe for Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Garlic and Sage & Toasted Pine Nut Crumble. Vegan adaptable.
Curried Cauliflower Soup
This Creamy Vegan Curried Cauliflower Soup with coconut milk, Indian spices, ginger and lime is simple and easy to make, and can be made in an Instant Pot (or on the stovetop! Healthy and delicious!
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Thyme and Sharp Cheddar
Ultra comforting and dreamy Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Thyme and Sharp Cheddar is easy to love. Simple to make and Vegan adaptable! (see recipe notes)
Indian Cauliflower Recipes
Pairing perfectly with Indian flavors, cauliflower soaks up the delicious spiced sauces.
Indian Cauliflower, Chickpea & Tofu Bowls
Savory oven-roasted Indian Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Caramelized Tofu, seasoned with a simple Madras Curry dressing. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice and cilantro mint chutney to create a hearty vegan bowl. A simple dish rich with fragrant spice and amazing flavors. Healthy, flavorful, and vegan!
Frankies! (aka Bombay Burritos)
A delicious recipe for Frankies- India’s street food, also called a Mumbai Burrito or Bombay Burritos. Filled with curried potatoes, roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, spinach, cilantro mint chutney and pickled onions. Vegan! GF adaptable. It requires a few components- but well worth it!
Vegan Tikka Masala (Stovetop or Instant Pot)
Vegan Tikka Masala with Cauliflower can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop in under 25 minutes! An easy, healthy, keto-friendly weeknight meal! | www.feastingathome.com
Aloo Gobi Recipe (Indian-Spiced Potatoes & Cauliflower)
Flavorful Aloo Gobi! Indian-Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower with Masala Spices- an easy authentic, healthy Indian classic that can be made on the stovetop! Vegan adaptable.
Golden Cauliflower Dal w/ Red Lentils, Coconut and Spinach
Cauliflower Dal with Coconut and Spinach made with split red lentils and fragrant Indian spices. A healthy comforting, plant-based dinner recipe. Vegan-adaptable. (Inspired by Minimalist Baker)
Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice is a light alternative to rice and other grains. Low carb with a toothsome texture and ready to take on any flavor!
How to Make Cauliflower Rice!
How to make cauliflower rice! A healthy, low-carb alternative to rice, that is easy to make and tastes amazing! Use a box grater or food processor then either roast it or saute it on the stovetop! Season with garlic, lemon zest and fresh herbs.
Vegan Fajita Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
Sheet-Pan Vegan Fajita Bowl with Cauliflower Rice- a fast weeknight meal that is vegan and gluten-free. Or feel free to add chicken!
Grain-Free Moroccan Cauliflower Couscous
Grain-free Moroccan cauliflower couscous is gluten-free, healthy and vibrantly flavorful! Cauliflower stands in for couscous here with dried apricots, toasted almonds and Moroccan spices, tossed with fresh parsley, mint and a lemon honey drizzle. Vegan-adaptable.
Greek Souvlaki Bowl with Cauliflower Rice
A quick and flavorful grilled Chicken or Portobello Mushroom Souvlaki Bowl with fresh summer vegetables, Cucumber yogurt Sauce and Cauliflower “Rice” – or serve in a toasty pita!
CAULIFLOWER Side Dishes
These side dishes with cauliflower are not only full of delicious flavors they are also a great low carb alternative to the more traditional starchy sides.
Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic
Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic, an easy delicious alternative to mashed potatoes, low carb, keto friendly, healthy and full of amazing flavor, the perfect side dish that goes with everything! Vegan adaptable and Gluten Free!
Grilled Veggies
Grilled Veggies may be the quintessential summer side dish. Here is a simple basic method for grilling veggies on the BBQ. Smoky and carmelized they are delicious as is or ready for most any sauce.
Cauliflower Gratin with Garlic and Sage
Roasted Cauliflower Gratin with garlic and sage, a delicious side dish that is keto, low carb and gluten-free, perfect for the holiday table! Vegetarian or add bacon or pancetta.
Dinner Ideas with Cauliflower!
Healthy tender cauliflower tucked into savory entrees, a great way to boost up the nutrients of your meal.
Kung Pao Noodles!
Flavorful Kung Pao Noodles with your choice of chicken or roasted cauliflower served over noodles.
Cauliflower Tacos with Mole Sauce (Vegan!)
Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with quick and easy Mole Rojo sauce! These healthy vegan tacos are loaded up with cabbage, avocado, radishes and cilantro and full of satisfying flavor and fresh crunchy ingredients.
Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Green Tahini Sauce
A simple recipe for Middle Eastern Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Green Tahini Sauce. Vegan and Gluten-free!
Smoky Cauliflower Chimichurri Bowls
Smokey Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri Sauce served over seasoned black beans and optional rice with Mexican slaw, avocado, cilantro and pickled onions.
Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce & Lentils
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce over a bed of simply seasoned lentils. A quick and easy sheet pan dinner – vegan, plant-powered, and full of flavor!
Herby Chicken Pot Pie with Easy Biscuit Crust
Chicken Pot Pie with an easy biscuit crust. Loaded with tender veggies and chicken accented with savory fresh herbs, in a creamy wine sauce, this is a delicious comfort food meal the whole family will love.
White Enchiladas w/Chicken or CaulifloweR
White Enchiladas with your choice of chicken or cauliflower ( or both!) with Creamy Poblano Sauce!
Roasted Cauliflower Recipes
This is where cauliflower truly shines! Roasting brings out the juicy sweetness, pairing perfectly with most any spice and flavor.
Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Toasted Walnuts, Parsley, Garlic & Lemon zest
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley
Roasted Cauliflower with whole spices, garlic, lemon and parsley – a simple vegan side dish that is full of flavor! Vegan and gluten-free! The caraway seeds are optional but add amazing and unique flavor!
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Zaatar Spice and Tahini Sauce- a healthy vegan side dish bursting with Middle Eastern flavor. Easy and delicious! Allow 60-90 minutes of roasting time!
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Gremolata
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Gremolata, a healthy delicious vegan side dish that is simple and easy, and full of flavor!
Roasted Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Tofu and Veggies
Roasted Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Tofu and Veggies – a quick and healthy sheet-pan dinner with your choice of protein, tofu or chicken. Vegan, gluten-free! | www.feastingathome.com
Cauliflower is a good source of fiber and is lower in carbohydrates and calories than rice. It is a perfect alternative to rice for those who are on a low-carb diet.
Cauliflower is mild in flavor, especially when cooked, lending itself well to many different spices and sauces. Perfect with almost any cuisine, including Indian, Mediterranean, and Asian flavors.
Cauliflower is a source of choline, essential for brain development as well as a key building block for acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that is needed for signaling to the nervous system. Choline is essential for mood, memory and recall.
Roasting brings out cauliflower’s toasty, earthy sweetness and it’s our favorite way to cook cauliflower. Cauliflower can also be grilled with delicious results. Make into cauliflower “rice” as a grain alternative. Mashed cauliflower is a great low-carb alternative replacement to potatoes.
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Cauliflower Recipes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: main
- Method: roasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Here are our Best Cauliflower Recipes that are healthy, flavorful, and not boring! Whether you are looking for roasted cauliflower recipes, Indian cauliflower recipes, cauliflower soups, cauliflower salads, cauliflower side dishes or delicious cauliflower dinners -we’ve got something for you! (Whole Roasted Cauliflower)
Ingredients
- 1 whole extra large cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon zaatar spice
- 1 cup water
- Serve with Tahini Sauce or Green Tahini Sauce
- Garnish with fresh herbs – parsley, dill and or mint, and sprinkle with optional aleppo chili flakes.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Trim the cauliflower – either cutting off the stem (easier) to create a flat base, or leaving it intact, trimming and slicing the bottom so it stands up straight ( like a tree trunk).
- Place it in an ovenproof skillet or dutch oven. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil all over the cauliflower, sprinkle with salt and Zaatar spice. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake. Cover tightly with the lid or foil and bake for 25-45 minutes– depending on size – or until just tender when pierced with a knife. Smaller cauliflower heads may only take 25 minutes, larger ones can take up to 60.
- Uncover. Very carefully take the lid or foil off, minding the hot steam (it will burn!). Drizzle with a little more olive oil, place back in the oven for 30 minutes uncovered, perhaps rotating halfway through. At this point it should be deeply golden, but if not, continue roasting until it is… please no pale cauliflowers here!
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle more zaatar if you like, fresh herbs, and optional aleppo chili flakes, and either drizzle the tahini sauce over the whole thing right in the pan, or cut it up, like a cake, into wedges and serve the tahini sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Baking time will depend on size of the cauliflower.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of a cauliflower with no tahini sauce
- Calories: 127
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 366.7 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
- Fiber: 5.1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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These are so creative and look amazing!
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Love all of recipes. I am always looking for many new recipes.
Great to hear Carol!