Whether you’re roasting it until caramelized, mashing it until silky smooth, or baking it into a cheesy casserole, cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables you can cook for dinner. These easy cauliflower side dish recipes transform this everyday favorite into flavorful dishes that pair perfectly with chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and vegetarian meals alike. Many are naturally low-carb, gluten-free, or vegetarian, making them just as welcome on busy weeknight menus as they are on holiday tables. Found a favorite? Save it to the Eatwell101 meal planner and enjoy it again anytime.
1. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet
This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole with Bacon
This loaded cauliflower broccoli casserole with bacon is an easy keto/low-carb recipe that's ready in 30mn and tastes incredible.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Baked Cauliflower Parmesan
Oven Baked Cauliflower Parmesan cauliflower parmesan is a low carb, vegetarian dish with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese to add a tasty vegetable to your dinner table.
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet
This Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Recipe is nourishing and easy to whip up - The perfect base for your low carb lunches and dinners.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. 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
6. Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Our best Cauliflower Salad recipe is crunchy, nourishing and super easy to make. This is the perfect salad for a light dinner or lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale
This cauliflower rice and kale skillet is done in only 15 minutes and can be served as a quick lunch, or as a side dish.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Stir-Fry with Sun-dried Tomatoes
This broccoli, and cauliflower rice recipe is a delicious meal with just a handful of ingredients that comes together in 15 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower is a delicious side dish with garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese to add a tasty veggie touch to your dinner menu. Even the pickiest eater will love this roasted cauliflower recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}
This broccoli cauliflower salad is the new low carb / keto lunch you're looking for!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Our best Cauliflower Salad recipe is crunchy, nourishing and super easy to make. This is the perfect salad for a light dinner or lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Roasted Whole Cauliflower with BBQ Sauce
Try our whole roasted cauliflower recipe and get swooned by it smoky flavors and crisp-tender perfection! BBQ roasted cauliflower is perfect as a gluten-free side or a vegetarian main course!
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