9 Easy Ways to Cook With Cauliflower

In case you haven’t noticed, cauliflower is all the rage these days. It’s easy to see why: Whether it’s roasted, riced, or mashed, the vegetable is super versatile, tasty, and fits easily into the keto diet. Here are some of our favorite ways to cook with cauliflower:

1. Roasted Cauliflower

Sara Tane
Sara Tane

Look no further for a healthy, easy, and delicious side dish or party appetizer.

Get the recipe: Roasted Cauliflower with Green Tahini Sauce and Caramelized Dates

2. Riced Cauliflower

Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Thom Driver
Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Cauliflower rice is a godsend for people following the keto diet—or anyone trying to cut back on carbs.

Get the recipe: Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice

3. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Anna Theoktisto
Anna Theoktisto

Step aside, chicken wings, there’s a new tailgate app in town.

Get the recipe: Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

4. Cauliflower Chili

WATCH: How to Make Cauliflower Chili

Celebrate chili season with this healthy take on the classic comfort food.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Chili

5. Cauliflower Pizza Steaks

Meredith Food Studios 
Meredith Food Studios

Cheese and pepperoni are the stars of the show here, but the hearty cauliflower base holds the whole thing together.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Pizza Steaks

6. Cauliflower Gratin

Caitlin Bensel
Caitlin Bensel

You could even serve this rich side over brown rice for a delicious vegetarian entree.

Get the recipe: Curried Cauliflower Gratin

7. Cauliflower Soup

Ryan Liebe
Ryan Liebe

Potato soup who?

Get the recipe: Loaded Cauliflower Soup

8. Cauliflower Piccata

Meredith Food Studios
Meredith Food Studios

Meatless Monday won’t know what hit it.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Piccata

9. Mashed Cauliflower

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

 
Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

Give traditional mashed potatoes a nutritious upgrade with blended cauliflower.

Get the recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes