31 Brilliant Low-Carb Cauliflower Side Dishes

Grill them, rice them, fry them, roast them: Is there anything cauliflower can’t do? (No. The answer is no.) Presenting 31 brilliant, low-carb cauliflower side dishes worthy of a grand holiday dinner—or any dinner, for that matter.

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Crispy Baked Cauliflower ‘Wings'

The vegetarian version of a game-day classic.

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Chrissy Teigen's Garlicky Cauliflower ‘Rice'

The queen knows best.

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Korean-Style Popcorn Cauliflower

Fried, then lightly tossed in gochujang-honey sauce.

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Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Corn Chowder

It’s a creamy soup miracle.

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Cacio e Pepe Cauliflower

Way fewer carbs than pasta.

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Loaded Baked Potato and Cauliflower Soup

The best part of a baked potato is the toppings. 

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Gluten-Free Cheese and Cauliflower ‘Breadsticks'

Less than an hour and you’re done.

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Crispy Baked Cauliflower-Corn Nuggets

Sorry, Tater Tots.

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Baked Cauliflower with Pomegranate Seeds and Thyme

Think of this as gluten-free stuffing.

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Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese

This one’s a no-brainer.

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ditch the takeout menu.

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Slow-Cooker Garlic-Herb Mashed Cauliflower

Who needs potatoes?

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Cauliflower Gratin

Guaranteed to satisfy your deepest, darkest cravings.

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Cauliflower ‘Tater' Tots

The kids will devour these. (And, um, you’ll eat a few.)

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Gluten-Free Cheesy Cauliflower Patties

A true crowd-pleaser.

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Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets

Doubles as a fancy appetizer.

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General Tso's Cauliflower

Serve with plenty of rice to soak up the sweet and spicy sauce.

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Cauliflower Rice

A kitchen staple.

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Cauliflower ‘Potato' Salad

Anything but a snooze-fest.

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'Everything Bagel' Cauliflower Rolls

Oh heck yes.

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Cauliflower Curry with Crispy Shallots

Mild spice, big flavor.

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Cauliflower Detox Salad

We feel healthier already.

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Roasted Cauliflower

It’s OK to keep things simple.

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Sheet Pan Cashew Cauliflower

A delicious veggie medley.

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Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower with Herb Whipped Feta

Let’s call this a “sharing dish.”

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Curry and Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower

You really can’t go wrong.

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Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Risotto

You need this in your life.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Marjoram, Pine Nuts, Leeks and Lemon

It’s a work of art.

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Giant Baked Cauliflower Arancini

Get in our belly.

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Roasted Cauliflower Kale Salad with Lemon Brown Butter Dressing

This isn’t any old salad…

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Cauliflower ‘Cous Cous' with Leeks and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Meet the base of your next grain bowl.

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