Here are 5 easy and delicious ways to cook cauliflower, depending on what you’re in the mood for:
🥦 1. Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients:
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1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (to taste)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Toss cauliflower with oil and seasonings.
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Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy on edges.
🔁 Variations: Toss with Parmesan, curry powder, or balsamic glaze after roasting.
🌮 2. Cauliflower Tacos (Buffalo Style)
Ingredients:
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Roasted cauliflower (see above)
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Buffalo sauce (1/4 cup hot sauce + 2 tbsp melted butter or oil)
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Tortillas, slaw, avocado, ranch or blue cheese
Instructions:
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Toss roasted cauliflower in buffalo sauce.
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Serve in warm tortillas with slaw and toppings of choice.
🍚 3. Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients:
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1 head cauliflower (or bagged riced cauliflower)
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1 tbsp oil
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Garlic, onion, salt, pepper
Instructions:
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Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized.
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Sauté in oil for 5–7 minutes until tender.
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Flavor with herbs, soy sauce, lime, or Parmesan.
✅ Great low-carb side for curries or stir-fries.
🧀 4. Cauliflower Gratin (Cheesy Baked Cauliflower)
Ingredients:
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Steamed or roasted cauliflower
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1 cup cheese sauce (butter + flour + milk + cheese)
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Breadcrumbs and extra cheese for topping
Instructions:
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Place cauliflower in a baking dish, pour cheese sauce over it.
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Top with breadcrumbs and more cheese.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
🍗 5. Cauliflower “Wings”
Ingredients:
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1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1/2 cup flour + 1/2 cup water (batter)
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Your favorite wing sauce (BBQ, buffalo, teriyaki)
Instructions:
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Dip cauliflower in batter and bake at 450°F (230°C) for 20 minutes.
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Toss in sauce and return to oven for 10 more minutes.
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Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip.
Want a specific recipe like Cauliflower Pizza Crust or Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce? I can share those too!