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37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

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Discover tasty ways to eat cauliflower with these healthy recipes you can whip up anytime!

We love cauliflower just as much as you, but there are so many ways to utilize this cruciferous veggie besides rice. From savory to sweet, this low-carb superfood is the most versatile way to sneak in essential vitamins to all your favorite recipes – even some you may have never considered!

In this compilation, you’ll find plenty of satiating recipes that’ll cover all bases. If you’re looking for a comfort meal with cheesy flavor, try the cauliflower nachos, “mac n cheese”, or pizza. Other unique recipes to try are things like savory hummus, gluten-free bread, and even rich, chocolatey pudding!

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So, load up on this humble veggie at the grocery store and feel free to mix things up with colorful varieties like orange, green, or purple. Whether you seek creamy, hearty, crunchy, soft, or sweet, cauliflower can help.

Mini Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pies

Shepherd's pie gets a healthy spin with ground turkey and mashed cauliflower for pure comfort food without the guilt.

Though adorably tiny, these mini cauliflower shepherd’s pies pack a flavorful punch. A ground turkey and veggie mixture is well-spiced with thyme and rosemary.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Mini Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pies

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Much like a hunk of meat, you can roast cauliflower with a bit of olive oil and salt for an easy quick-fix meal.

Recipe: Nom Nom Paleo | Whole Roasted Cauliflower

The Best Cauliflower Nachos

Healthy cauliflower nachos make for the perfect, drool-worthy snack. This nourishing dish makes a great alternative to traditional nachos.

Sub out corn-laden tortilla chips for crisp, golden-brown cauliflower. Then, top the whole thing with a homemade salsa for a healthy, yet satisfying, meal.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | The Best Cauliflower Nachos

Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

If your lunch is missing the ooey-gooey goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich, look no further than this baked cauliflower toast filled with melted dairy-free cheese.

This grilled cheese is uber-low carb and dairy-free. How did we do it? Cauliflower and Paleo cheese, baby!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Cauliflower Grilled Cheese

Paleo Cauliflower Gratin

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Cauliflower forms the creamy base for this gratin. It also gets a distinctive crunch from a unique Paleo-friendly topping: pork rinds!

Recipe: I Heart Umami | Paleo Cauliflower Gratin

Easy Cauliflower Chili

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

If you’ve never thought to add cauliflower to your chili, let this be your introduction. The hearty veggie adds tons of flavor and texture to this Paleo-friendly dish.

Recipe: Paleo Gluten Free Eats | Easy Cauliflower Chili

Breadless Cauliflower Stuffing

Loaded with herbs and protein, this breadless cauliflower stuffing is Thanksgiving in a bowl.

Thanksgiving stuffing doesn’t always have to mean bread. Cauliflower is hearty enough to serve as the foundation for this mildly sweet, herbaceous stuffing.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Breadless Cauliflower Stuffing

Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Cauliflower shines in this uber-simple side dish. It features cauliflower florets, bacon, green onions, salt, pepper, and a cooking fat of your choice.

Recipe: Paleo Leap | Roasted Cauliflower with Bacon

Bacon-Loaded Cauliflower Bites

Mashed cauliflower stands in for the potatoes in this bacon-loaded munchie! Serve your cauliflower bites hot with Paleo sour cream for full-on goodness.

Channel loaded baked potatoes, the low-carb way, by subbing in cauliflower instead. For best results, try dipping these bites in Paleo-friendly ranch.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Bacon-Loaded Cauliflower Bites

Garlic Bacon Roasted Cauliflower with Herbed Aioli

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

There’s simple roasted cauliflower, then there’s this flavor bomb. It’s packed with crispy bacon, loads of garlic, and a Paleo-friendly aioli sauce you’ll want to drizzle over everything.

Recipe: Paleo Running Momma | Garlic Bacon Roasted Cauliflower with Herbed Aioli

Mushroom Risotto with Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice soaks up the savory flavors of garlic and beef in this Paleo version of mushroom risotto!

Rich, creamy risotto is the kind of dish that often leaves you in a carb coma. Thankfully, this cauliflower version is every bit as satisfying (without requiring a post-meal nap).

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Mushroom Risotto with Cauliflower Rice

Crack Cauliflower

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Crispy, crunchy, crack cauliflower gets doused in a spicy chili sauce for an Asian-inspired meal we can’t get enough of.

Recipe: Eat Drink Paleo | Crack Cauliflower

Turmeric Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Turmeric Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe

This cauliflower rice pilaf is the side dish of your dreams. Made with anti-inflammatory turmeric, almonds for crunch, and raisins for sweetness, it’s the perfect meal to satisfy all your Paleo needs.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Turmeric Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Crispy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Fried Rice

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

You know all about cauliflower rice, but have you ever made it on a sheet pan and loaded it up with Asian fried rice flavors? Here’s your chance.

Recipe: The Castaway Kitchen | Crispy Sheet Pan Cauliflower Fried Rice

Easy Spanish Cauliflower “Rice”

This Spanish-inspired “rice” will compliment all of your favorite entrées for a flavor-packed side dish and renew your love for cauliflower.

For the perfect complement to any Mexican-inspired dinner, serve up this Spanish cauliflower rice.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Easy Spanish Cauliflower “Rice”

Coconut Curried Cauliflower Soup

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

This Thai-inspired dish includes a healthy dose of turmeric (for your gut health) and is uber-creamy and smooth.

Recipe: The Endless Meal | Coconut Curried Cauliflower Soup

Healthy Cauliflower “Mac and Cheese”

Healthy Cauliflower ‘Mac and Cheese’ Recipe

Smother your cauliflower florets in a creamy, “cheesy”, dairy-free sauce! It’s a meal heavy on childhood nostalgia, but light on indulgence.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Healthy Cauliflower “Mac and Cheese”

Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Of all the things cauliflower can be, dessert is probably the most impressive. Don’t worry, you won’t taste any veggie flavors in this thick, chocolate-y pudding.

Recipe: All the Nourishing Things | Cauliflower Chocolate Pudding

Grilled Cauliflower with Turmeric and Pepper

Ready to experience cauliflower in a whole new way? Throw it on the BBQ for a Grilled Cauliflower recipe you can’t resist!

Have you ever thrown your cauliflower on the barbeque? This “meaty” veggie is taken to new levels when cooked up on the grill.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Grilled Cauliflower with Turmeric and Pepper

Everything Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

This roasted cauliflower recipe is like an everything bagel, without the carbs.

Recipe: Food by Mars | Everything Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

Sheet Pan Cauliflower Pizza

If you’re a fan of pizza but are not so keen on the gluten, then this Sheet Pan Cauliflower Pizza is your delicious solution!

Let cauliflower help you enjoy pizza again with this easy sheet pan crust. Best part is topping it with whatever you’d like!

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Sheet Pan Cauliflower Pizza

Paleo Cauliflower Hummus

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Roasted cauliflower gets soft and caramelized in the oven, lending the perfect texture and flavor when puréed with tahini and other flavorings.

Recipe: Eat the Gains | Paleo Cauliflower Hummus

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Skip the Buffalo wings in favor of these spicy cauliflower bites! They pair great with Paleo-friendly ranch and can be served alongside carrot sticks and celery.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Chili Garlic Cauliflower Risotto

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

This homemade, creamy chili sauce delivers big flavor with grated ginger, chili flakes, and garlic. Just make sure to opt for coconut aminos to keep things soy-free.

Recipe: Cotter Crunch | Chili Garlic Cauliflower Risotto

Cauliflower Shrimp Fried “Rice”

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No need for takeout when you can whip up this healthy cauliflower shrimp fried “rice” at home.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Cauliflower Shrimp Fried “Rice”

Healthy Jambalaya

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

While traditional jambalaya features white rice, cauliflower rice keeps this version Paleo-friendly.

Recipe: 40 Aprons | Healthy Jambalaya

Hot and Crispy Cauliflower Fritters

Looking for the Paleo answer to carb-heavy hash browns? The crispy breakfast champions are perfect for dunking in Paleo ranch or dairy-free sour cream.

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these cauliflower fritters are the perfect base for toppings or the perfect side to dip in Paleo ranch.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Hot and Crispy Cauliflower Fritters

Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

You won’t believe how simple this earthy, creamy soup is! Best part is, you only need six ingredients!

Recipe: Parsnips and Pastries | Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Creamy Cauliflower Dip

This is quick, delicious and creamy cauliflower dip is great for sliced veggies and homemade chicken fingers. Top with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika!

While you can’t have traditional hummus on the Paleo diet, this creamy cauliflower dip satisfies the same craving. Dip crudités in it or slather it on Paleo flatbread.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Creamy Cauliflower Dip

6-Ingredient Cauliflower Hash Browns

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Cauliflower makes an excellent low-carb alternative to potatoes in this hash brown recipe.

Recipe: Yuri Elkaim | 6-Ingredient Cauliflower Hash Browns

Loaded Bacon Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

For a healthier version of a kid favorite, make these cauliflower mac and cheese bites slathered in a creamy, dairy-free sauce and loaded with bacon!

Fancy mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, and this cauliflower version delivers on taste and nutrition.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Loaded Bacon Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Lime and Coconut Cauliflower Rice

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Replace coconut jasmine rice for a Thai-inspired cauliflower rice that won’t disappoint.

Recipe: Meatified | Lime and Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Mashed Garlic Cauliflower and Meatballs Smothered in Gravy

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This smooth garlic cauliflower purée is the perfect foundation for beefy meatballs and a savory, creamy, gravy.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Mashed Garlic Cauliflower and Meatballs Smothered in Gravy

Low-Carb Veggie Nuggets

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Missing fast-food nuggets? Harness the magic of cauliflower with this grain-free alternative.

Recipe: Unbound Wellness | Low-Carb Veggie Nuggets

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Crispy, garlicky cauliflower breadsticks made with zero gluten

Need a perfect side dish to a big bowl of zoodles? These cauliflower breadsticks are a great low-carb accompaniment.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Cauliflower Breadsticks

Paleo Hawaiian Cauliflower Casserole

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Cauliflower combines with savory and sweet flavors (like pineapple and bacon) for a recipe you’ll want to keep handy.

Recipe: Nellie Bellie | Paleo Hawaiian Cauliflower Casserole

Chicken and Cauliflower Meatballs

37 Recipes That Prove Cauliflower Can Do Just About Anything

Cauliflower in your meatballs? Yes! These tasty, low-carb treats are made with only seven real food ingredients.

Recipe: The Natural Nurturer | Chicken and Cauliflower Meatballs

Discover new ways to utilize cauliflower with 37 ideas that’ll convince you this is the ultimate super veggie. There's nothing this bad boy can't do!

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About Courtney Hamilton

Courtney Hamilton is a writer and editor who has covered everything from food to politics. When she’s not dreaming up Paleo-friendly eats and conversations, you can find her trying to get her preschooler to eat his veggies.

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