Cauliflower Recipes

Cauliflower has risen in popularity as a replacement for high-calorie foods or, when riced, a nutrient-rich, gluten-free alternative to grains. Its incredibly mild flavor makes it easy to add to dishes without picky eaters noticing.

But cauliflower's most potent quality lies in its cruciferous nature. As such, it's a good source of antioxidants that may both prevent and slow down the growth of cancer cells. Check out these tasty ways of eating more cauliflower.

Cauliflower Steaks

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve your cauliflower steak atop a bed of fresh spinach and Tuscan white beans. Ice cream would be a fun 25% item.

75% fiber foods – cauliflower, fresh parsley, white beans, garlic, sage, tomatoes, spinach
25% foods – olive oil, wine

Recipe Note: To keep the fat in the meal healthy, use only one tablespoon of oil on the cauliflower and one tablespoon for the white beans.

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy your sesame cauliflower with brown rice instead of white rice, edamame, and steamed vegetables.

75% fiber foods – cauliflower, brown rice, edamame, steamed veggies (carrots, broccoli, sugar snap peas)
25% foods – rice flour, breadcrumbs, milk, sauce, white rice

Cauliflower Nachos

Make it a Full Plate Meal: These low-carb nachos need only guacamole, chips, and salsa as an accompaniment.

75% fiber foods – cauliflower, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, guacamole, salsa
25% foods – cheese, chips, oil

 Recipe Note: To keep the fat in this recipe low, use only one tablespoon of oil and 1/2 cup of cheese.  

Teriyaki Salmon Bowls

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Assemble the bowl as directed in the recipe and enjoy.

75% fiber foods – cauliflower rice, edamame, broccoli
25% foods – salmon, sauce

Creamy Cauliflower White Bean Soup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy a bowl of the soup with your favorite piece of whole wheat bread as the 25%.

75% fiber foods – onion, celery, carrots, cauliflower, white beans
25% foods – unsweetened plant milk, bread

Cauliflower Berry Smoothie

Make it a Full Plate Meal: This lower-carb smoothie is perfect as a refreshing light breakfast or a lovely afternoon treat.

75% fiber foods – berries, cauliflower
25% foods – milk of choice