37 Anti-Inflammatory Cauliflower Recipes

Roast it, rice it, burger it, or turn it into soup—cauliflower is the true renaissance vegetable.

We’ve compiled a helpful list of the many ways you can eat cauliflower, so you’ll never run out of ideas for that leftover veggie in your produce drawer.

From cool, creamy curried cauliflower soups to crispy, garlic butter-drenched breadsticks that beg for a dip in marinara sauce, here are 37 ways to eat cauliflower breakfast, lunch, dinner and for snacks.

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Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

Served alongside your protein of choice, this cauliflower makes for a quick, healthy side dish that’s chock-full of anti-inflammatory, gut-healing turmeric and sustaining cauliflower.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower rice is a Paleo and clean-eating staple—and it’s so easy to make at home, there’s no reason to buy it pre-riced at the store.

Recipe: Gimme Delicious Food |

Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Hemp Breadsticks

Crispy and garlic butter-drenched, these breadsticks deserve a dip in marinara sauce before heading straight to your mouth.

Recipe: Wholesome Yum | Cauliflower Hemp Breadsticks

Easy Cauliflower Turmeric Burgers

Whip up this cauliflower-based take on a veggie burger for an easy meal that’s both Paleo and vegan-friendly.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Easy Cauliflower Turmeric Burgers

Cauliflower Tortillas

Everyone needs a good Paleo tortilla—this cauliflower-based recipe produces a sturdy tortilla perfect for tacos.

Recipe: Slim Palate | Cauliflower Tortillas

Cauliflower Mash

Replace the heaviness of mashed potatoes with this lighter, but still creamy and indulgent, cauliflower mash.

Recipe: Kitchen of Eatin’ | Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower Butternut Squash Soup

A super simple, creamy and nutritious soup to warm your bowl on a cold night.

Recipe: Hold the Grain | Cauliflower Butternut Squash Soup

Shrimp “Fried Rice”

Skip the takeout for this ultra-quick, pan-fried cauliflower rice that’s been doused with coconut aminos (a soy sauce alternative) and grouped with fresh veggies and shrimp.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Shrimp “Fried Rice”

Healthier Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

All you need for this creamy, rich Alfredo sauce is a big bowl of zoodles or cooked butternut squash.

Recipe: Leelalicious | Healthier Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup

Brightly colored from the warmth of curry powder, all this soup asks for is a fridge full of veggies and an abundant spice cabinet.

Recipe: Cotter Crunch | Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup

Golden Cauliflower Turmeric Flatbread

Need a healthful sandwich bread? Packed full of fiber, vitamin C and anti-inflammatory ingredients, this is the only flatbread recipe you’ll ever need.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Golden Cauliflower Turmeric Flatbread

Cauliflower Hash with Poached Eggs

Cauliflower, red onion and thyme make a super simple breakfast hash, made even richer by the silky poached eggs it accompanies.

Recipe: Spinach Tiger | Cauliflower Hash with Poached Eggs

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

All the flavors you love in a buffalo wing (with none of the unhealthy additives) packed into one powerfully pungent cauliflower bite.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Try orange cauliflower for an even closer approximation of Mexican rice (though white cauliflower works just as well).

Recipe: Fashionable Foods | Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Bacon Biscuits

These bacon-packed biscuits are chewy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Cauliflower Bacon Biscuits

Avocado Cauliflower Rice

A cross between cauliflower rice and guacamole, this side dish is creamy and spicy.

Recipe: Eat the Gains | Avocado Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Hamburger Casserole

We can’t think of a better use for cauliflower than in a creamy, crunchy and crackly-topped hamburger casserole.

Recipe: Grass Fed Girl | Cauliflower Hamburger Casserole

Buttery Cauliflower Hummus

When you find yourself craving the original legume-laden hummus, try this buttery cauliflower version instead.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Buttery Cauliflower Hummus

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Low-carb and totally customizable, this recipe is a treat both kids and adults can get behind.

Recipe: Wicked Spatula | Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Hot Pepper Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Cauliflower rice is the ultimate exercise in variety; it works well here in a spicy rice pilaf.

Recipe: My Life Cookbook | Hot Pepper Cauliflower Rice Pilaf

Healthy Cauliflower “Mac and Cheese”

A big bowl of comfort gets a healthy makeover in this creamy, cheesy cauliflower dish.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Healthy Cauliflower “Mac and Cheese”

Cauliflower Bread Buns

Have the ultimate Paleo burger night with these sturdy, tasty cauliflower bread buns.

Recipe: Kirbie’s Cravings | Cauliflower Bread Buns

Easy Cauliflower Tater Tots

These cauliflower tots please kids, picky non-Paleo dieters and Paleo dieters alike.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Easy Cauliflower Tater Tots

Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

Hearty and rich, this shepherd’s pie uses cauliflower in place of mashed potato and is packed with nutrient-rich vegetables.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

Cauliflower Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

It’s hard to believe, but this starchy, hearty dish has no grains. Bonus: Unlike rice, it reheats well days later as leftovers.

Recipe: Always Order Dessert | Cauliflower Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage

Creamy Cauliflower Dip

With a texture akin to hummus, this super-creamy cauliflower dip gets its color and flavor from anti-inflammatory turmeric.

Recipe: PaleoHacks | Creamy Cauliflower Dip

Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower and flax form the base of this uber-simple crispy pizza crust recipe, best topped with fresh tomato sauce, basil, and your favorite veggies and meats.

Recipe: Grass Fed Girl | Paleo Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Stuffing

Rather than carb-laden, unhealthy pieces of day-old bread, this recipe subs in hearty flakes of cauliflower—the perfect vegetable to stand up to all the warm flavors in stuffing.

Recipe: Delish | Cauliflower Stuffing

Lebanese Cauliflower

As the recipe puts it, “It’s like roasted cauliflower, only about 1.4 bazillion times better. That’s no exaggeration.” Be sure to drizzle with tahini.

Recipe: The Endless Meal | Lebanese Cauliflower

Curried Cauliflower Soup

Let the combination of puréed cauliflower, cashews and coconut milk caress your lips with its super-silky mouthfeel.

Recipe: Paleo Grubs | Curried Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers

Crispy, chewy veggie burgers made from coarse cauliflower purée and sweet potatoes. Try chilling them before cooking to maintain the veggie burger shape.

Recipe: Feed Me Phoebe | Cauliflower Sweet Potato Burgers

Cauliflower Chorizo Hash

A quick and easy, low-carb side dish, this hash gets its kick from well-spiced chorizo.

Recipe: My Life Cookbook | Cauliflower Chorizo Hash

Oven Baked Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Thanks to its inherent heartiness, cauliflower is a great meat substitute. This whole roasted cauliflower gets the same treatment as a hunk of meat in this recipe.

Recipe: The Healthy Foodie | Oven Baked Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Paleo Cauliflower Nachos

Hearty chunks of cauliflower get smothered in a simple salsa, taco beef, and creamy avocado sauce.

Recipe: My PCOS Kitchen | Paleo Cauliflower Nachos

Cauliflower Fritters

Crispy, crunchy cauliflower fritters get pan-fried for a textured exterior and creamy interior.

Recipe: Sweet as Honey | Cauliflower Fritters

Cauliflower Tabouli

Fresh, brightly-flavored tabouli is a Middle Eastern favorite, and thanks to cauliflower, you can enjoy it guilt-free on the Paleo diet.

Recipe: My Life Cookbook | Cauliflower Tabouli

Mashed Garlic Cauliflower and Meatballs Smothered in Gravy

Creamy, garlicky mashed cauliflower pairs well with gravy-smothered meatballs.

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

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