Best Cauliflower Recipes

This 45+ Best Cauliflower Recipes roundup is the biggest compilation of cauliflower recipes for every occasion and craving. You will want to save this list of delicious, healthy cauliflower recipes. You'll be referencing it all year long!

Cauliflower is just about the most versatile ingredient out there. It feels like it can be almost anything. Where’s my recipe for cauliflower donuts? Or cauliflower sweet tarts? When that happens, I’ll officially be able to go sugar-free!! I kid.

However, I am always looking for more cauliflower recipes. I’ve been trying to keep most of my meals in the keto/paleo/Whole30 family lately and cauliflower helps. I made the Creamy Paleo Cauliflower Soup with Bacon last week and I am not lying when I say that it tastes like my mom’s billion calorie potato soup. Seriously, I could have at least once a week.

In my search for all things cauliflower, I did a lot of digging on Pinterest and what I realized the world needed was a roundup of the best cauliflower recipes! It’s a list of over 45 cauliflower recipes all in one place. The list includes everything cauliflower: healthy cauliflower recipes, cauliflower lunch recipes, cauliflower dinner recipes, cauliflower dips, cauliflower appetizers, cauliflower side dishes, all the recipes where cauliflower substitutes for carbs, and a few surprise recipes like cauliflower dessert!

All of the recipes are so different that you shouldn’t ever get sick of eating cauliflower!

Favorite Cauliflower Recipes

Coconut Curried Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Coconut Curried Cauliflower Soup is as healthy as it is delicious. It is made with roasted cauliflower, Thai-flavors, and coconut milk so it is creamy and has the best flavor. It's s 40-minute dinner recipe you're going to fall in love with!

4.81 stars (112 ratings)

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It's amazing how delicious cauliflower can be. These recipes are our absolute favorite cauliflower recipes. This list includes cauliflower soup that tastes like potato soup that's full of dairy without a drop of it, a magical cauliflower alfredo sauce, our favorite cauliflower takeout inspired recipe, and a few more must-make delicious recipes.

• Creamy Paleo Cauliflower Soup with Bacon by The Endless Meal
• Cauliflower Salad with Avocado Pesto Dressing by The Endless Meal
• Baked General Tso’s Cauliflower by The Endless Meal
• Dreamy Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce by The Endless Meal
• Easy Roasted Veggie Tacos by Plays Well With Butter
• Roasted Cauliflower Steaks by Jessica Gavin
• Crispy Cauliflower Tacos by Well Plated

Appetizers, Dips + Snacks

Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

This cauliflower hummus is creamy, flavorful, and completely chickpea-free! It's easy to make, easy to digest, and tastes delicious as a dip or spread. With simple kitchen ingredients, it's ready in just 30 minutes!

4.95 stars (20 ratings)

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Cauliflower is so flexible and easily can make every type of recipe a little bit healthier. These cauliflower appetizers and cauliflower dips are perfect for your holiday parties, football parties, and girl's night in. 

• Curried Lime Cauliflower Bites with Curry Mayo by The Endless Meal
• Creamy Cauliflower Hummus by The Endless Meal
• BBQ Cauliflower Wings by Nora Cooks
• Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Party Dip by Love and Lemons
• Tandoori Roasted Cauliflower Dip by Cotter Crunch
• Skillet Buffalo Cauliflower Dip by Heartbeet Kitchen
• Vegan Nashville Hot Cauliflower Bites by Vegan Richa

Meal Prep Lunch Recipes

Thai Chicken Bowls Recipe

These tropical Thai Chicken Bowls are crazy delicious. They're layered with coconut cauliflower rice, grilled Thai chicken, pineapple guacamole, cucumber salad, and drizzled with satay sauce.

4.98 stars (42 ratings)

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These meal prep cauliflower recipes are perfect for lunch. You can whip these recipes up really quickly and you have healthy lunch recipes all week long. Meal prepping on Sunday has changed our lives and I'm never bored at lunchtime! These meal prep cauliflower recipes are just as healthy as they are delicious.

• Spanish Chicken + Cauliflower Rice by The Endless Meal
• Steak Bites with Mashed Cauliflower Meal Prep by Kirbie Cravings
• Cauliflower Fried Rice with Crispy Tofu by Pinch of Yum
• Keto Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Recipe by Fit Foodie Finds
• Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls by Primavera Kitchen

Side Dishes

Roasted Italian Cauliflower Recipe

Italian Cauliflower is a delicious roasted cauliflower recipe. It's a versatile recipe you'll want to keep on hand as it goes well with so many main dishes. With only 5 minutes of prep, you can pop this into your oven. So easy!

4.79 stars (14 ratings)

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I try to pick up a head of cauliflower whenever I'm at the store. I'm always whipping up new healthy cauliflower side dish recipes so it's good to always have one on hand. Plus, these cauliflower side dishes go with just about anything!

• Easy Roasted Italian Cauliflower by The Endless Meal
• Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt by The Endless Meal
• Golden Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower by The Endless Meal
• Najib’s Special Lebanese Cauliflower by The Endless Meal
• Maple Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower by Closet Cooking
• Loaded Cauliflower Bites by EatingWell
• Cauliflower Rice 5 Ways by The Girl on Bloor

Cauliflower, The Power Carb Substitute

Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe

Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice is INSANELY delicious. It's an easy to make and low carb option for when you're craving Chinese takeout. Made with cauliflower, eggs, your favorite veggies, garlic, ginger, cashews, and sesame seeds. Yum!

4.97 stars (28 ratings)

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The mighty cauliflower is here to save your day as the ultimate carb substitute superhero. When you are eating low-carb recipes or anti-inflammatory recipes but still craving, these recipes are here to rescue you!

• Spinach Lemon Cauliflower “Rice” Risotto by The Endless Meal
• Paleo Cauliflower Fried Rice by The Endless Meal
• Skinny Bang Bang Cauliflower by The Endless Meal
• Cauliflower Pizza Crust by Detoxinista
• Low Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks by Real Housemoms
• Cauliflower Tortillas by Recipe Girls
• Cauliflower Garlic Bread by Delish

Dinner Recipes

Kung Pao Cauliflower Recipe

This Kung Pao Cauliflower Recipe is a healthier alternative to the popular take out food, Kung Pao Chicken.  Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect appetizer or a side dish for all Asian food lovers.

4.74 stars (19 ratings)

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If you didn't know this already, cauliflower is the answer to every search for a healthy recipe. These healthy cauliflower dinner recipes are so filling, delicious, and full of flavor. I love a good vegetarian cauliflower dinner any time but they are the perfect Meatless Monday dinner! 

• Curried Chicken Cauliflower Rice Soup by The Endless Meal
• Lemon Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice by The Endless Meal
• Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame + Ginger by The Endless Meal
• Easy Cauliflower + Chickpea Masala by Budget Bytes
• Cauliflower Chowder by Damn Delicious
• Cauliflower Tinga Tacos by Choosing Chia
• Cauliflower Shawarma Buddha Bowl by Our Salty Kitchen

That's Cauliflower!?

Dreamy Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce Recipe

This rich, creamy, and totally dreamy cauliflower alfredo sauce recipe is 100% dairy-free. You'll be amazed at how healthy and delicious vegan can be! 

4.70 stars (175 ratings)

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When we said cauliflower could be anything, we meant it. These recipes are so dang good, you have to ask: that's cauliflower? This mashed cauliflower will satisfy just about any mashed potato craving. And, we have cauliflower burgers, cauliflower nuggets, dairy-free cauliflower sauce, and even a cauliflower dessert recipe!

• Garlic Brown Butter Mashed Cauliflower by The Endless Meal
• Quinoa Ranch Cauliflower Burgers by The Endless Meal
• Breaded + Fried Cauliflower Nuggets by Elephantastic Vegan
• Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce by Babe Made
• Chocolate Cauliflower Protein Cookies by Kiip Fit

For even more cauliflower, check out our Ultimate Guide to Cauliflower Recipes.