15 Easy Cauliflower Recipes - The Plant Based School (2024)

1. Cauliflower mashed potatoes

This cauliflower mashed potato isfluffier and lighterthan regular mashed potatoes, which makes this recipe incredibly delicious. The best way to make it is tosteam or boil the cauliflower, blend it, and mix it with boiled potatoes. This creamy cauliflower dish is a family favorite, especially paired with mushroom gravy and bean stew.

2. Air fryer cauliflower

An air fryer cancook cauliflower florets in 12 to 15 minutes, and the result isperfectly roasted air fryer cauliflower. You’ll get slightly charred cauliflower florets, they’re tender–crisp and retain most of their nutritional properties.

4. Cauliflower rice

If you are searching for alow-calorie,low-carb, and high antioxidants alternative to regular rice or bread, you might want togive this cauliflower rice a try.

Itsneutral flavorand appealing texture make it theperfect side dishforcurries, soups, stews,stir-fries, or any meal with a sauce.

5. Roasted broccoli and cauliflower

A handy vegetable side dish with plenty of fiber and flavor – roasted broccoli and cauliflower pair well with almost any main dish.

Season the veggies with heart-healthyextra virgin olive oil,garlic powder,salt, andpepper. Roast and sprinkle them with red pepper flakes and asqueeze of lemon juice. Optionally, you can addgrated parmesancheese or itsdairy-free alternativeto make this side dish even tastier.

7. Rainbow roasted vegetables

Roasted vegetablesare aneasy side dishthat will come in handy for everyday dinners and special meals such asThanksgiving and Christmas.

You’ll learn how to roast multiple veggiesto perfection on the same baking tray and with a simple seasoning. The result is a colorful, nutritious, and tasty dish that everyone will love.

Cauliflower main meals

Take your pick fromeasy and wholesome salads, pasta dishes, soups, and stews. These easydinners and meal-prep-friendlymeals are all made with simple ingredients and plant-based protein.

8. Roasted cauliflower salad

Creamy, smoky, earthy, tahini-packed, and tasty, this cauliflower salad is a Mediterranean-inspired recipe that will leave you nourished and satiated for hours.

Roast the cauliflower floretsin the oven orair fryer untiltender-crisp and slightly charred outsideto get a pleasantly smoky flavor.

10. Cauliflower curry

Cauliflower curry is easyand endlessly creamy, you’ll want to make it every week. We couldn’t believe that a few simple ingredients and spicesyield such a tasty dishwhen simmered together in a pot.

This recipe has arich, well-developed flavorand acreamy texturethanks to our creaminess-boosting trick, yet,it requires minimal efforton your part.

11. Easy cauliflower alfredo

Love Alfredo sauce but arelooking for something lighterand healthier to feed your family? You’ll love this easy and tastycauliflower Alfredo sauce – ready in30 minuteswithsimple ingredients.

What makes this recipelight,ultra-creamy,andnutritiousiscauliflower, steamed, or boiled.It’s a great recipe if you’re looking for a low-fat Alfredo sauce, or a quick pasta for a weeknight dinner!

12. Cauliflower pasta

We roast the cauliflower to perfection, toss it in the garlicky sauce, and mix it with spaghetti. Add someparmesan or dairy-free cheesefor extra umami and creaminess, parsley, lemon zest, and toasted pine nuts.

This cauliflower pasta dish is so simple and tasty you’ll be surprised.It requires minimal effort, and the sauce takes 2 minutes to make.

13. Red pepper pasta with roasted cauliflower

Creamyroasted red pepper pasta sauceis irresistible, and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s a great idea for a last-minute pasta dishduring busy weeknights.

With itsbuttery and earthy taste, the sauce pairs perfectly with tender-crisp, smokey roasted cauliflower. It’s a restaurant-worthy meal when combined with creamy, nutty, and peppery sauce.

14. Cauliflower lentil salad

Here’s adifferent yet easy and delicious cauliflower lentil salad recipewith healthy and nutritious ingredients.

• Tuscan Bean Stew
• Lentil Soup
• Tuscan White Bean Soup
• Pasta e fa*gioli

FAQ about cauliflower

Should cauliflower be washed before cooking?

Yes, I would wash my cauliflower to remove dirt, dust, and debris from transportation and storage. However, make sure to dry the florets well before roasting them to prevent the cauliflower from getting mushy.

How to choose the right cauliflower

We make these recipes with alarge head of white cauliflower, but you can also use orange cauliflower, green cauliflower, and purple cauliflower varieties.

Although these varieties are less popular, they are still delicious and richer in antioxidants.

Is cauliflower healthy?

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable packed with vitamins C and K. It contains good amounts of calcium, potassium, and magnesium. It’s alsorich inGlucosinolates, which have anti-inflammatory properties and protect our cells from damage.