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28 Cozy, Low-Carb Cauliflower Recipes That Only Taste Indulgent

Updated December 18, 2019
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Cauliflower has become a go-to ingredient for making low-carb versions of our favorite dishes. We have all sorts of delicious low-carb cauliflower recipes—from cauliflower rice to cauliflower pizza crust—and you'll love these lighter spins on classic comfort foods. All of these dishes have less than 15 grams of carbs to fit in your diet plan.

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Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Pizza

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Cauliflower rice, egg and shredded mozzarella combine to make an easy low-carb pizza crust. Top the gluten-free pizza with tangy Buffalo sauce, chicken and blue cheese for a flavorful dinner or game-day favorite. Fresh celery is added at the end for cool crunch. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"

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Get an extra serving of vegetables and cut back on carbs by replacing rice with riced cauliflower in this healthy chicken fried rice recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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Buffalo Cauliflower Salad

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This roasted Buffalo cauliflower salad tastes indulgent but is absolutely virtuous. The salad is packed with all the Buffalo wing essentials--carrots, celery, a creamy dressing and blue cheese. And cauliflower, with all its nooks and crannies, is even better at soaking up Buffalo sauce than chicken wings! Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019

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Parmesan Cauliflower Tater Tots

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Cauliflower stands in for potato in this taterless cauliflower tot recipe. Cauliflower is mashed, then mixed with cheese and given a crispy breadcrumb coating before being baked. These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish, appetizer or movie-night snack. Dip them in regular ketchup or make a spicy dipping sauce: Combine 1/3 cup ketchup with 2 tablespoons sriracha chile sauce and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2014

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Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

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You'll never want to eat roasted cauliflower any other way once you try this tasty recipe. Bacon, sour cream and sharp Cheddar cheese coat good-for-you cauliflower in deliciousness for an easy side that will make everyone actually want to eat their vegetables. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

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Cauliflower Cheddar Bay Biscuits

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Not only are these cheesy biscuits gluten-free, they're also made with cauliflower for a low-carb copycat recipe of a favorite. Cheddar cheese, garlic and chives add mouthwatering flavor to these biscuits that make a great way to start a meal. Serve along with soup or eat as a snack. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Greek Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken

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These healthy Mediterranean cauliflower rice bowls topped with feta, olives, veggies and grilled chicken are impressive yet take just 30 minutes to make. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Cauliflower Casserole with Mixed-Seed Crust

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The cheesy-seedy crust that tops this healthy cauliflower casserole recipe evokes everything bagels. Serve for the holidays or as a hearty side dish with roast chicken. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017

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Cauliflower Fried Rice with Steak

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You could argue that fried rice is really all about the "add-ins," so why not skip the grain itself and save some calories with cauliflower while you're at it? If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, swap sliced mushrooms for the steak. Either way, you don't have to be on a low-carb diet to love this 30-minute dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019

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Loaded Cauliflower Bites

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Crispy slices of roasted cauliflower topped with cheese, sour cream and bacon make a tasty low-carb alternative to classic loaded potato skins. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

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In this stunning, healthy cauliflower recipe, a head of cauliflower is cut into thick slabs then roasted until caramelized and served with chimichurri, a garlic-herb sauce. The cauliflower steaks make a fine accompaniment to actual steaks, or better still, serve them on their own as a vegetarian alternative to steak. Each head of cauliflower will provide 2 to 3 steaks from the center--the sides tend to crumble. For a truly show-stopping presentation, use the center portion of 2 heads and save the rest of the cauliflower for another recipe that calls for cauliflower florets. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2014

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Roasted Cauliflower with Mojo Sauce

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For this healthy cauliflower recipe, roasted florets are tossed in mojo, a Latin sauce that's gently spicy but can complement almost any other dish in your meal. If you can't find Cotija cheese, use another salty, crumbly cheese, such as feta. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018

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Cauliflower & Kale Frittata

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Inspired by traditional Spanish tortillas made with potatoes, this healthy frittata recipe swaps potatoes for low-carb cauliflower. Serve it along with kale (or your favorite greens) for brunch or an easy breakfast-for-dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2015

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Roasted Cauliflower Steak & Spanakopita Melts

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In this genius carb swap recipe, we take all the flavors of the Greek spinach pie, spanakopita, and put it on a low-carb roasted cauliflower steak. Plus, because you don't have to deal with the fussy layers of phyllo, it's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs

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This easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthier, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019

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Cauliflower Soup

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A healthy take on a loaded baked potato, this creamy cauliflower soup recipe has all the fixings of a loaded potato (bacon included) but for way fewer calories and carbs. Ready in a quick 20 minutes, this easy soup is great for busy weeknights or can be meal prepped ahead of time to take for lunch or frozen for a ready-made meal down the road. This recipe was originally made for one serving but can be easily adapted to serve more. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower

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You'll be craving your vegetables with this easy and oh-so-delicious recipe. Cauliflower gets sweet and tender as it caramelizes from the high heat of roasting. A sprinkling of Cheddar and herbs and a squeeze of lemon on top make it crave-worthy. Source: Eatingwell.com, October 2018

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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

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This creamy cauliflower mash makes a perfect low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes. Here we take simple mashed cauliflower and mix in garlic, buttermilk and a touch of butter to create a flavorful side dish that has about one-quarter of the calories of typical mashed potatoes. If you like, vary it by adding shredded low-fat cheese or chopped fresh herbs. Source: EatingWell Magazine, February/March 2005

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Cauliflower Risotto

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Cauliflower rice stands in for arborio in this recipe that's not only lower in carbs than traditional risotto, but also way faster and easier to make! In just 20 minutes you'll have a flavorful and healthy vegetable side to go with dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza

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You won't believe how easy it is to make this cauliflower pizza crust. Riced cauliflower combines with mozzarella cheese and a little egg to hold it together. The result is a delicious gluten-free crust that's crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Top with the classic flavors of pepperoni, onion, pepper and more cheese for a lower-carb pie everyone will love. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Crunchy Popcorn Cauliflower

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A cunchy, savory pretzel-pecan coating turns roasted, caramelized cauliflower into an irresistible appetizer or kids' snack that mimics flavored popcorn. Serve this popcorn cauliflower straight from the oven with a dipping sauce and watch these tasty little bites disappear. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

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There's no pasta here, but this gluten-free and low-carb cauliflower "mac & cheese" is as comforting and creamy as your family's favorite cheesy dish. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

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Roasted cauliflower florets take the place of shredded chicken in this vegetarian riff on Buffalo chicken dip. This veggie version of the popular game-day appetizer boosts your vegetable intake in the most creamy, delicious way possible. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns

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These juicy burgers skip the traditional bread bun in favor of a savory grain-free cauliflower bun that contains a bit of Cheddar cheese. A mixture of onions, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce gives the burger patties tons of flavor, and the addition of a tangy special sauce completes the package for a burger with serious personality. Note: If you would like to make these burgers gluten-free, be sure to check the ingredients for the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce to make sure they're gluten-free. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Mediterranean Cauliflower Pizza

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In this healthy, gluten-free cauliflower "pizza" recipe, shredded cauliflower is mixed with mozzarella and oregano to make a flourless crust that echoes the flavor of a traditional pizza pie. The Meyer lemon, olive and sun-dried tomato topping adds a sophisticated Mediterranean flavor, but feel free to try more traditional pizza toppings, such as marinara sauce and mushrooms--even pepperoni. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2014

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Cauliflower Hash Browns

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These crispy hash brown patties are reminiscent of their deep-fried potato counterparts but have way fewer carbs. Serve them up with fried eggs for a veggie-heavy breakfast or a quick and healthy dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018

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Cauliflower Everything Bagels

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Get all the flavor of classic everything bagels with fewer carbs and calories. These grain-free cauliflower bagels leave plenty of room for garlicky everything bagel seasoning and a schmear of cream cheese. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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Cauliflower Steaks with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice & Romesco

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Use the entire cauliflower head--leaves (yes, they're edible), stem and florets and all for this healthy cauliflower main dish recipe. Be sure to not flip the cauliflower steaks as they roast, they get super-crispy and deliciously browned in the hot oven. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018

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    1 of 28 Buffalo Chicken Cauliflower Pizza
    2 of 28 Cauliflower Chicken Fried "Rice"
    3 of 28 Buffalo Cauliflower Salad
    4 of 28 Parmesan Cauliflower Tater Tots
    5 of 28 Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
    6 of 28 Cauliflower Cheddar Bay Biscuits
    7 of 28 Greek Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Chicken
    8 of 28 Cauliflower Casserole with Mixed-Seed Crust
    9 of 28 Cauliflower Fried Rice with Steak
    10 of 28 Loaded Cauliflower Bites
    11 of 28 Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
    12 of 28 Roasted Cauliflower with Mojo Sauce
    13 of 28 Cauliflower & Kale Frittata
    14 of 28 Roasted Cauliflower Steak & Spanakopita Melts
    15 of 28 Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs
    16 of 28 Cauliflower Soup
    17 of 28 Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower
    18 of 28 Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
    19 of 28 Cauliflower Risotto
    20 of 28 Pepperoni Cauliflower Pizza
    21 of 28 Crunchy Popcorn Cauliflower
    22 of 28 Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
    23 of 28 Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
    24 of 28 Classic Beef Burgers with Cauliflower Buns
    25 of 28 Mediterranean Cauliflower Pizza
    26 of 28 Cauliflower Hash Browns
    27 of 28 Cauliflower Everything Bagels
    28 of 28 Cauliflower Steaks with Parmesan Cauliflower Rice & Romesco

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