Our cauliflower obsession is real, and we have found ways to consume it in almost every method possible — and, of course, each recipe is healthy. They are vegetable based, after all. From cauliflower pizza crusts to jalapeño cauliflower fritters, breakfast porridges, pasta sauces, and everything in between, we've got a bevy of healthful options for you to try.
— Additional reporting from Leta Shy
It's both simple and spicy, so you'll love this recipe for roasted cauliflower with salsa verde.
This low-calorie cheddar cauliflower soup is a lightened-up version of a creamy favorite. It's quick to put together, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal after an evening workout.
A veggie-packed Paleo "rice" avoids the starch, grease, and potential food coma; this cauliflower dish instead leaves you feeling satiated and energized at the end of your meal. Use "blitzed" cauliflower (pulsed in the blender) as an easy rice substitute in this Asian-inspired dish.
Not a big coconut milk fan? Almond milk takes the stage in this tasty cauliflower curry, with toasted sunflower seeds adding a nice crunch.
Pasta-less macaroni and cheese can be delicious — this cauliflower mac recipe is all the proof you need. The cheesy, creamy sauce full of coconut milk and extrasharp cheddar and parmesan complements the cruciferous vegetable perfectly. No one will be asking "where's the wheat?!" when it comes to this preparation.
If you're gluten intolerant or trying to cut back on grains, try this veggie-powered pizza. Using freshly grated cauliflower as the base of the crust, this pizza is super delicious and low-calorie.
Is your salad routine getting a little blah? Mix it up with this cauliflower and chickpea salad, topped with a baked fish and creamy yogurt dressing to tie the Moroccan-inspired theme together.
This creamy mashed cauliflower dish cooks much more quickly than potatoes and is done in 20 minutes. Even served "loaded" like a baked potato, each serving is under 110 calories.
Crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside, these cauliflower bites are the closest a vegetarian gets to a real buffalo wing experience.
Coconut milk, oil, panang curry, and lime juice make this vegan curry soup a healthy, delicious blend of Thai and Asian flavors.
Cauliflower for breakfast? Heck yeah! This deliciously sweet and hearty porridge is a healthy take on a breakfast treat and an excellent way to incorporate this amazing vegetable into your day's most important meal.
This is another fantastic alternative to a grain: cauliflower couscous. This hearty and filling Middle Eastern-inspired dish will let you reap the nutritional benefits of cauliflower in a whole new way.
For the cauliflower purists, keep your veggies simple with a basic, flavorful roasted cauliflower with paprika recipe. It'll make a great side dish for any meal.
Try not to salivate over your desk as we share this one with you: chipotle jalapeño cauliflower fritters. You're bound to be the star of your next party or potluck when you show up with these bad boys.
Oh yes, you read that correctly. Creamy, decadent "alfredo" sauce without the excess fat and calories, thanks to the superstar, cauliflower.
This thick, healthy cauliflower soup is like a rich "cream of cauliflower" soup, without the dairy.
This roasted veggies egg recipe is so delicious and simple to make, you'll find yourself eating it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.