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 soups and casseroles to veggie roasts and dishes that can replace starchier items, you’re sure to find a recipe from among these favorites. Enjoy!

Easy Cauliflower Recipes: 23 Easy Ways to Cook Cauliflower

1 of 23   EATWELL101

15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

Cooking time: 20 min

This chicken parmesan is crispy, soft and SO delish – The ultimate gluten-free / low carb dinner.
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Sausage, Pepper and Cauliflower Fried Rice

Cooking time: 10 min

A nutritious blend of flavors for a delicious dinner ready in 20 minutes.
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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Cooking time: 0 min

Enjoy a true 5-star dinner with spot-on flavors.
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Cheesy Turkey Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Cooking time: 15 min

A rich and indulgent plate of comfort with a healthy twist!
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Meal Prep Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Cooking time: 15 min

These delicious chicken meatballs are easy to put together for the ultimate meal prep lunch.
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Green Chile Cauliflower Chicken Casserole

Cooking time: 20 min

This chicken casserole with green chile and cauliflower is a quick, easy and great for your weekly meal rotation!
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Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets

Cooking time: 20 min

Quick, easy and healthy - A full vegetarian meal with zero clean-up.
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Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Casserole {Keto, Low-Carb}

Cooking time: 20 min

This chicken casserole recipe makes a quick, easy, and over the top tasty dinner - gluten free, keto, low carb friendly
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Italian Sausage with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Cooking time: 20 min

This easy sausage and cauliflower skillet dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes and cooks in one pan for easy cleanup!
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce

Cooking time: 40 min

Crisp on the outside, melting in the inside — Your new favorite way to eat cauliflower.
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Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs

Cooking time: 15 min

A crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
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Sausage Taco Cauliflower Rice Skillet

Cooking time: 20 min

A nutritious low-carb, keto, paleo main dish for dinner.
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Cauliflower and Chicken Burrito Bowls

Cooking time: 20 min

This cauliflower and chicken burrito bowl is tasty and super nutritious. Plus, it comes together quicker than getting takeout!
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Slow Cooker Whole Cauliflower Curry and Cashew

Cooking time: 0 min

A filling main course packed with good-for-you nutrients.
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Mexican Cauliflower Rice with Cheesy Steak Roll-Ups

Cooking time: 15 min

Paleo, Whole30 compliant and keto friendly, this filling dinner is packed with veggies, protein, and lots of flavor and spice!
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Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice

Cooking time: 20 min

The best low-carb and gluten-free dish for dinner - Ready in 25 minutes.
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Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Cooking time: 20 min

This roasted cauliflower salad is so flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make over and over again!
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Parmesan Cauliflower Fried Rice (Low-Carb)

Cooking time: 0 min

So rich and delicious, you won’t believe it’s grain-free!
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Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

Cooking time: 15 min

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

Cooking time: 20 min

This chicken and cauliflower soup is a quick and easy meal that's perfect to warm you up.
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Instant Pot Curried Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

Cooking time: 10 min

Super nutritious and so easy to make!
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Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole

Cooking time: 0 min

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Stuffed Whole Cauliflower with Ground Beef and Cheese

Cooking time: 0 min

A complete meal, healthy and full of flavors.
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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.