18 Healthy Cauliflower Recipes (2024)

You won’t believe that this hummus is made with cauliflower instead of chickpeas! It is a dead ringer for it’s higher carb relative, but without any beans and only 2 grams of net carbs per serving. That means it is lectin-free, keto, Whole30, vegan and paleo. The texture and taste are spot on!

Making this recipe for simple steamed cauliflower with herbs is so easy. All you have to do is chop the cauliflower and steam it. Then drizzle it with a bit of olive oil, herbs and salt and pepper. It’s a naturally low-calorie, low-carb side dish to round out your dinner.

I've been making Mashed Cauliflower for years and this recipe never fails to win over fans of traditional mashed potatoes. This dish is much lower in calories and carbohydrates despite its creamy texture and buttery flavor. Try it instead of mashed potatoes and you'll be so glad you did!

These spicy chicken wing alternatives are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and make a great game day appetizer!

If you have an Air Fryer, try this recipe for Simple Air Fried Cauliflower. It is super easy and uses only a few basic pantry staples. Pair it with a variety of main courses for a healthy low carb side dish.

This Curry Roasted Cauliflower is a super easy gluten-free and vegan side dish to add to your weekly dinner routine. It’s ready in just 30 minutes and the curry adds that flavorful boost that makes you want to eat all your vegetables!

These Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks are gluten free, low carb and so delicious! Use this crust for breadsticks or for pizza. This recipe is a winner and a keeper!

This new recipe for Easy Instant Pot Cream of Cauliflower Soup with Sharp White Cheddar Cheese is the first of my new pressure cooker recipes here on Healthy Seasonal Recipes. But if you haven’t bought an instant pot yet, there’s a slow cooker option as well. The recipe is naturally gluten-free and only 245 calories per cup!

These low-carb Mexican cauliflower patties are everything! They are the bee’s knees! They are gluten-free and vegetarian and will disappear in a flash, they taste so good!

If you've never tried cauliflower rice, get ready for a delightful surprise. It's the perfect substitute for regular white or brown rice, and topped with ‘banzo beans, corn, homemade pico de gallo and guacamole, you really can't go wrong.

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Peppers, Green Olives, and Pine Nuts is perfect when you need a special cauliflower side dish! And it’s red and green so you could even serve this for a low-carb holiday meal!

In this easy recipe, Whole Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with Zaatar Spice then roasted in the oven until tender and golden. When it comes out, it is fragrant and beautiful golden with a delicious crust. Drizzle it with creamy Tahini Sauce for a healthy, delicious vegan meal (or side dish) you will fall in love with!

This Cauliflower Mac & Cheese is a springtime vegetarian casserole that the whole family will love. The cheesy macaroni is baked with crunchy breadcrumbs on top and is studded with cauliflower, peas and protein-packed edamame. Who doesn’t love healthy macaroni and cheese?

These Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower and Tempeh Power Salads are so special! They’re piled high with roasted tempeh and cauliflower (tossed with turmeric and miso) and then topped with toasted walnuts, vegan shiitake bacon and drizzled with sweet and creamy maple tahini salad dressing. They have 10 hunger-busting grams of fiber, 12 grams of plant-based protein and only 322 calories each.

This make-ahead broccoli and cauliflower casserole has delicious creamy cheddar leek sauce and crunchy panko breadcrumb topping. It can be prepared a day ahead or you can make it and serve it right away.

I’m going to let you in on a secret right from the get-go: The key to making roasted broccoli and cauliflower with cheese is to line a sheet pan with foil first. That helps catch any melted cheese that drips off the veggies and make clean up much easier. I have that and more tips today for this brand new veggie side dish recipe.

Here I have a from-scratch Cauliflower Rice recipe made with fresh cauliflower, scallions, garlic and a little rosemary. It is a simple low-carb side dish with only 54 calories per serving to pair with so many different flavors. It is grain free, Whole30 and Vegan.

This Bang Bang Cauliflower made in the Air Fryer is an easy appetizer everyone will love! They are air-fried until they are just tender and crispy then tossed with spicy Bang Bang sauce!