23 Easy Ways to Cook Cauliflower

Easy cauliflower recipes – Baked in the oven, grilled in foil, roasted, boiled, deep-fried, stir-fried in a skillet, made into a casserole, served in soup… The versatility of cauliflower has reached new heights in recent years! Cauliflower can satisfy the taste buds of any eater. Not just that, it combines well with a wide range of ingredients, ranging from simple ingredients (honey, garlic, butter…) to chicken or beef. Cauliflower – like its close relatives, broccoli, kale, and cabbage — provides many nutrients and health-promoting compounds, the vegetable is also an excellent choice for keto and low-carb diet. In this recipe roundup, we’re introducing 23 of the best cauliflower dishes to make at any time of the year. From cauliflower soups and cauliflower casseroles to roasted cauliflower and cauliflower curries, you’re sure to find a recipe from among these favorites. Enjoy!

Easy Cauliflower Recipes: 23 Easy Ways to Cook Cauliflower

1. 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

This chicken parmesan with cauliflower rice is crispy, soft and SO delish – The ultimate gluten-free / low carb dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice

A nutritious blend of flavors for a delicious dinner ready in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Enjoy a true 5-star dinner with spot-on flavors.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Turkey meatballs are juicy and tender, stuffed with cream cheese and mozzarella cheese, and serve over cauliflower rice for a delicious dinner! A rich and indulgent plate of comfort with a healthy twist!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

These delicious chicken meatballs are easy to put together for the ultimate meal prep lunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Green Chile Cauliflower Chicken Casserole

This chicken casserole with green chile and cauliflower is a quick, easy and great for your weekly meal rotation!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets

These Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets are quick, easy and healthy - A full vegetarian meal with zero clean-u!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole {Keto, Low-Carb}

This chicken cauliflower casserole recipe makes a quick, easy, and over the top tasty dinner. Chicken cauliflower casserole is gluten free, keto, low carb friendly!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

This easy sausage and cauliflower skillet dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and cooks in one pan for easy cleanup!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

This roasted cauliflower is crisp on the outside, melting in the inside — Your new favorite way to eat cauliflower!
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs

These grilled cauliflower kabobs are crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet

A nutritious low-carb, keto, paleo main dish for dinner.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Chicken Burrito Bowls with Cauliflower

This chicken burrito bowl with cauliflower is tasty and super nutritious. Plus, it comes together quicker than getting takeout!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Slow Cooker Whole Cauliflower Curry and Cashew

This slow cooker cauliflower is a filling main course packed with good-for-you nutrients.
Cooking time: 5258880 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Mexican Cauliflower Rice with Cheesy Steak Roll-Ups

Paleo, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly, this filling dinner is packed with veggies, protein, and lots of flavor and spice!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

These chicken thighs and cauliflower rice recipe are the best low-carb and gluten-free dish for dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

This roasted cauliflower salad is so flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make over and over again!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Parmesan Cauliflower Fried Rice (Low-Carb)

This cauliflower fried rice is so rich and delicious, you won’t believe it’s grain-free!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

This broccoli cauliflower soup recipe is super nutritious and ready in only 15 minutes!
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20. Creamy Cauliflower Rice Chicken Soup

This chicken and cauliflower soup is a quick and easy meal that's perfect to warm you up.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Instant Pot Curried Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

This Instant Pot cauliflower and broccoli soup is super nutritious and so easy to make!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole

Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Stuffed Whole Cauliflower with Ground Beef and Cheese

A complete meal, healthy and full of flavors.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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Here are a few tips for prepping cauliflower for cooking:

• Don’t toss the stalk and leaves of the cauliflower head! The leaf, stalk, and florets can be eaten raw or cooked. So the leaves are edible and quite delicious; you may want to include them in your cooking, especially for adding to soup stocks. Peel and cut the stalks so they’re about the same size as the florets you’re using to ensure even cooking.
• To cut a head of cauliflower into florets, quarter the cauliflower head through the stem end and cut the small piece of core from each quarter. Then cut the cored cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
• Rinse the cut up pieces of cauliflower in a colander to remove any residual dirt. Use a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to pat them dry before cooking.
• Cauliflower is available in grocery stores all year-round. Peak seasons are generally in the spring and fall, depending on the climate in your region.
• Cauliflower should be left unwashed when storing. Store in the refrigerator, with the stem side down, in a loosely closed plastic bag. This will prevent any excess moisture, which causes the cauliflower to spoil faster.

What brings out the flavor of cauliflower?

Roasting or sautéing cauliflower enhances the flavor as the heat brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness. Adding herbs and spices like garlic, paprika, turmeric, or cumin also adds a nice depth of flavor. Topping cauliflower with a creamy sauce or cheese, such as in casseroles, can also help make cauliflower more flavorful.

What is the most nutritious way to cook cauliflower?

The most nutritious way to cook cauliflower is to steam or roast it. Steaming is the healthiest method because it preserves the maximum amount of nutrients.

• To steam, place cauliflower florets in a steaming basket or colander over a pot of boiling water, cover, and steam for 4-6 minutes or until fork tender.
• To roast cauliflower, preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC) and toss cauliflower florets with one tablespoon of oil, such as olive or avocado oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and tender.