Call me weird but I just love cauliflower. I was so excited to see local cauliflower at the store recently. And we have started getting Romanesco Cauliflower in our CSA too. I have been seeing all sorts of great healthy cauliflower recipes on some of my favorite healthy food blogs, so I thought I would share some of my favorites from the archives, as well as some awesome cauliflower recipes from blogger-friends.
I originally shared this round-up of Cauliflower recipes on November 5th, 2013. I have updated the text and added some of my favorite new recipes since then!
I’m not kidding when I say I could eat cauliflower in literally any form. Raw, steamed, cooked, roasted, in smoothies (yes, you read that right), in soups, in salads–the list goes on. It’s such a versatile vegetable and the best past about it is that it’s nearly flavorless.
Now you might think of that as a bad thing, but really, it just means that it’s the perfect vegetable to soak up literally any flavor. You can add frozen cauliflower to a smoothie for added thickness and nutrients, and you won’t taste a thing. Or, you can make cauliflower rice and use it as a substitute for white rice. Season it with some lime juice and chopped cilantro and your tastebuds won’t skip a beat–I promise. Options are endless when it comes to cauliflower recipes.
What Are The Benefits of Cauliflower
Oh where to get started. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetables (much like broccoli, kale, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts) and is full of healthy nutrients. There have been plenty of studies done on the health benefits of cauliflower and why it’s such a loved vegetable world-wide. Some (but not all) benefits of cauliflower are:
- May assist in weightless due to being a low-calorie food
- Contains vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin C and K
- Very high in fiber so it may assist in digestion
- Healthy low-carb alternative to white starches, grains, and legumes
- AND, most importantly, very easy to incorporate into your diet!
So if you can’t tell, I’m a huge fan, but without further ado, so you can see what all the cauliflower-hype is about, here is my round-up of Healthy Cauliflower Recipes.
If you love cauliflower as well, don’t forget to check out this Ultimate Guide to Cauliflower for all the tips and tricks you didn’t know you needed!
You won’t believe that this hummus is made with cauliflower instead of chickpeas! It is a dead ringer for it’s higher carb relative, but without any beans and only 2 grams of net carbs per serving. That means it is lectin-free, keto, Whole30, vegan and paleo. The texture and taste are spot on!
Making this recipe for simple steamed cauliflower with herbs is so easy. All you have to do is chop the cauliflower and steam it. Then drizzle it with a bit of olive oil, herbs and salt and pepper. It’s a naturally low-calorie, low-carb side dish to round out your dinner.
The best flavours of fall and winter come together in this low carb butternut squash casserole. A perfect Holiday side dish. Freshly grated Parmesan, cream and dried thyme make this the perfect low carb dish (without skimping on any flavor).
If you’ve never tried cauliflower rice, get ready for a delightful surprise. It’s the perfect substitute for regular white or brown rice, and topped with ‘banzo beans, corn, homemade pico de gallo and guacamole, you really can’t go wrong.
This Curry Roasted Cauliflower is a super easy gluten-free and vegan side dish to add to your weekly dinner routine. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and the curry adds that flavorful boost that makes you want to eat all your vegetables!
These Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks are gluten free, low carb and so delicious! Use this crust for breadsticks or for pizza. This recipe is a winner and a keeper!
This Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan, and Goat Cheese is the best recipe I’ve tried for pureed cauliflower! And this tasty cauliflower mash is perfect for a side dish when you don’t want mashed potatoes.
This new recipe for Easy Instant Pot Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese is the first of my new pressure cooker recipes here on Healthy Seasonal Recipes. But if you haven’t bought an instant pot yet, there’s a slow cooker option as well. The recipe is naturally gluten-free and only 245 calories per cup!
These low-carb Mexican cauliflower patties are everything! They are the bee’s knees! They are gluten-free and vegetarian and will disappear in a flash, they taste so good!
Roasted Cauliflower with Red Peppers, Green Olives, and Pine Nuts is perfect when you need a special cauliflower side dish! And it’s red and green so you could even serve this for a low-carb holiday meal!
In this easy recipe, Whole Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with Zaatar Spice then roasted in the oven until tender and golden. When it comes out, it is fragrant and beautiful golden with a delicious crust. Drizzle it with creamy Tahini Sauce for a healthy, delicious vegan meal (or side dish) you will fall in love with!
This Cauliflower Mac & Cheese is a springtime vegetarian casserole that the whole family will love. The cheesy macaroni is baked with crunchy breadcrumbs on top and is studded with cauliflower, peas and protein-packed edamame. Who doesn’t love healthy macaroni and cheese?
These Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower and Tempeh Power Salads are so special! They’re piled high with roasted tempeh and cauliflower (tossed with turmeric and miso) and then topped with toasted walnuts, vegan shiitake bacon and drizzled with sweet and creamy maple tahini salad dressing. They have 10 hunger-busting grams of fiber, 12 grams of plant-based protein and only 322 calories each.
This make-ahead broccoli and cauliflower casserole has delicious creamy cheddar leek sauce and crunchy panko breadcrumb topping. It can be prepared a day ahead or you can make it and serve it right away.
I’m going to let you in on a secret right from the get-go: The key to making roasted broccoli and cauliflower with cheese is to line a sheet pan with foil first. That helps catch any melted cheese that drips off the veggies and make clean up much easier. I have that and more tips today for this brand new veggie side dish recipe.
Here I have a from-scratch Cauliflower Rice recipe made with fresh cauliflower, scallions, garlic and a little rosemary. It is a simple low-carb side dish with only 54 calories per serving to pair with so many different flavors. It is grain free, Whole30 and Vegan.
This Bang Bang Cauliflower made in the Air Fryer is an easy appetizer everyone will love! They are air-fried until they are just tender and crispy then tossed with spicy Bang Bang sauce!
More Recipe Round Ups
Thank you so much for reading. Are you a fan of cauliflower? What’s your favorite way to make it? I’d love to hear from you on my Instagram or down below in the comments! Please leave a review or star rating if you try any of these recipes, and thank you in advance for sharing this post with your friends, because Sharing is Caring:) Happy Cooking! ~Katie
