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15 New Cauliflower Recipes You Need to Try

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD April 29, 2021
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Cheesy Pull-Apart Cauliflower with Pesto
Credit: Brie Passano

Try one of our new recipes that feature cauliflower. Whether you roast it, whip it into a mash or make it into oatmeal (yes, oatmeal), cauliflower is packed with vitamins C, K, B6 and potassium. Plus, the cruciferous vegetable has been associated with lowering risk of heart disease and cancer. So the next time you're at the store, add cauliflower to your cart and make delicious recipes like Cauliflower Hummus and Cheesy Pull-Apart Cauliflower with Pesto.

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Cheesy Pull-Apart Cauliflower with Pesto

Cheesy Pull-Apart Cauliflower with Pesto
Credit: Brie Passano
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A combination of pesto and mozzarella cheese is tucked into a whole head of cauliflower. The florets "pull away" revealing the ooey-gooey cheese beneath for a fun and festive appetizer or side dish.

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Cauliflower Oatmeal

Cauliflower Oatmeal
Credit: Joy Howard
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We'll admit, a breakfast cereal made from a cruciferous vegetable sounds a little far-fetched—but our testers were pleasantly surprised by this warm and cozy recipe! Flavored with cinnamon, vanilla and just a touch of sweetness, it's a nutritious alternative to a grain-based bowl that adds a serving of vegetables to your morning meal.

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Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole

Broccoli and Cauliflower Casserole
Credit: Antonis Achilleos
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This cheesy, creamy broccoli and cauliflower casserole carries the perfect amount of sauce to enhance the flavors of the veggies without covering them up. A crunchy, buttery topping adds texture to this easy casserole that will be loved by children and adults alike.

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Cauliflower Hummus

Cauliflower Hummus
Credit: Casey Barber
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Is there anything cauliflower can't do? This versatile ingredient subs for chickpeas in a lightened-up version of hummus that's just as flavorful and zingy as the original.

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Broiled Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese

Broiled Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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We replaced pasta with cauliflower in this creamy low-carb "mac" and cheese. A sprinkle of Parmesan on top and a quick trip under the broiler gives this cheesy side dish a savory, crispy crust.

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Crispy Smashed Cauliflower with Pesto

Crispy Smashed Cauliflower
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Cauliflower gets steamed before it gets flattened and flavored with a dollop of pesto. A quick trip under the broiler gives it a satisfying, crispy exterior.

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30-Minute Mini Meatloaves with Whipped Cauliflower & Green Beans

Mini Meatloaves with Whipped Cauliflower and Green Beans
Credit: Carolyn Hodges
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Comfort food but make it fast! This recipe incorporates a number of pantry ingredients and shortcuts like frozen cauliflower and steam-in-the-bag green beans to cut way down on prep time. Baking the meatloaf in a muffin tin reduces cook time by more than half and makes portion control easy.

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Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower with White Beans & Tomatoes

Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower with White Beans & Tomatoes 
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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This Parmesan-crusted cauliflower makes a flavorful and hearty vegetarian main that is ready in under an hour. A generous amount of cooking spray helps the panko breadcrumb coating on these cauliflower steaks get nice and crispy.

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Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto

Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto
Credit: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RD
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While the cauliflower gnocchi crisp up in a sauté pan, steam fresh asparagus in the microwave to keep it bright green and crisp-tender. Substitute frozen asparagus (or green beans or peas) in a pinch. Toss them together with prepared basil pesto for a satisfying supper.

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Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower

Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower
Credit: Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
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Reaching for a frozen broccoli & cauliflower blend to make this flavor-packed side dish helps save time on chopping, plus the frozen veggies cook quicker than fresh!

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Easy Cauliflower Tacos

Easy Cauliflower Tacos
Credit: Caitlin Bensel
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These easy vegan cauliflower tacos with chili powder, red onion and creamy avocado garnish are perfect for taco night.

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Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Salad

Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Salad
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Tossing the roasted cauliflower and potatoes with the creamy tarragon dressing while they're hot infuses them with flavor. The cornichons are an unexpected, delicious addition to this potato salad dressing. If you don't have any on hand, pickles or even relish would be good too.

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Mini Loaded Cauliflower Casseroles

ramekins with Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
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You'll love this low-carb mini casserole version of loaded baked potatoes! Tangy sour cream coats chopped cauliflower and bakes with Cheddar cheese, bacon and onion in ramekins for you to enjoy your own personal comfort-food casserole.

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Lentil Curry with Cauliflower Rice

Lentil Curry with Cauliflower Rice
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Combine precooked lentils (often located in the produce section of your grocery store) with an Indian-style simmer sauce for a super-fast and flavorful curry. Serving it over riced cauliflower bumps up the vegetable count and keeps carb servings in check. This 3-ingredient dinner (not counting salt, pepper and oil) is really as easy as it gets. To be mindful of the salt, look for simmer sauces with less than or close to 350 mg sodium per ¼-cup serving.

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Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons
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Bulk up boxed butternut squash soup with frozen cauliflower florets, then top off your bowl with crispy chickpea snacks for major crunch (look for them near the dried fruit and nuts at your grocery store). This impressively easy dinner comes together with just those three ingredients, not including salt, pepper and oil. Because prepared soups are typically higher in sodium, look for light or reduced-sodium versions of your favorites.

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    1 of 15 Cheesy Pull-Apart Cauliflower with Pesto
    2 of 15 Cauliflower Oatmeal
    3 of 15 Broccoli & Cauliflower Casserole
    4 of 15 Cauliflower Hummus
    5 of 15 Broiled Cauliflower "Mac" & Cheese
    6 of 15 Crispy Smashed Cauliflower with Pesto
    7 of 15 30-Minute Mini Meatloaves with Whipped Cauliflower & Green Beans
    8 of 15 Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower with White Beans & Tomatoes
    9 of 15 Cauliflower Gnocchi with Asparagus & Pesto
    10 of 15 Balsamic Broccoli & Cauliflower
    11 of 15 Easy Cauliflower Tacos
    12 of 15 Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Roasted Cauliflower & Potato Salad
    13 of 15 Mini Loaded Cauliflower Casseroles
    14 of 15 Lentil Curry with Cauliflower Rice
    15 of 15 Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Soup with Chickpea Croutons

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