Are you a cauliflower fan? Me too. It’s one of those vegetables that adapts to so many flavors and cooking methods, making it a staple for vegetarian and plant-forward meals.
Cauliflower is nutritious and filling — a good source of fiber, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium and other nutrients. It works well across a range of diets, including vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto, gluten-free and low-carb plans.
Instead of serving raw florets with dip, try transforming cauliflower into snacks, sides or main courses. Below is a curated collection of 15 flavorful vegetarian cauliflower recipes from talented food bloggers, covering sandwiches, soups, roasted dishes, pizza crusts and more.
Vegetarian Cauliflower Recipes
Vegan Cauli-fil-a Sandwiches — a crunchy, flavorful plant-based sandwich inspired by the classic.
Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwiches — a Southern-style sandwich made vegetarian with seasoned cauliflower.
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup — a creamy, comforting soup that highlights both vegetables.
Grilled Cauliflower with Jamaican Jerk Cashew Sauce — smoky, spiced cauliflower served with a creamy cashew sauce.
Cauliflower Pepper Fry — a quick, flavorful stir-fry featuring cauliflower and peppers.
Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust — a popular gluten-free, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza dough.
Festive Tri-Color Mashed Cauliflower — colorful, creamy mashed cauliflower that makes an attractive side.
Caramelized Cauliflower with Tahini — sweet, caramelized florets finished with nutty tahini.
Roasted Curry Cauliflower Dip — a warm, spiced dip that’s great with pita or veggies.
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini Sauce — hearty cauliflower steaks paired with a bright tahini drizzle.
Cauliflower Pasta with Pumpkin — a creamy, seasonal pasta dish where cauliflower and pumpkin complement each other.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower — simple roasted cauliflower tossed with garlic and Parmesan for rich flavor.
Mexican Cauliflower Rice — a zesty, low-carb take on traditional Mexican rice using riced cauliflower.
Best Fried Cauliflower Rice — a stir-fried version packed with vegetables and flavor.
Slow Cooker Whole Spiced Cauliflower — an impressive, hands-off main cooked slowly with warm spices.
Not sure how many heads of cauliflower to buy? It depends on the recipes and serving sizes, but most dishes here use one to two heads. For sides or small servings you can often get away with one head for two to four people; for main dishes or recipes that transform cauliflower into the base of the dish, plan on one head per person or slightly less if other components are included.
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