We Had No Idea You Could Do THIS With Cauliflower
Once the vegetable our moms would have to beg us to try ("just a bite!"), today, we can't get enough of cauliflower. It practically defines the word versatile: It's a great stand-in to help make comfort foods healthier, but still tastes delicious on its own. We can't help but think if our 8-year-old selves had encountered cauliflower as a pizza (or covered in Parmesan) we probably would have come around a lot sooner.
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We are seriously digging the looks of this rich cauliflower take on risotto.
Cauliflower makes a savory stand in for shrimp in this spicy cajun classic.
Who needs Cool Ranch Doritos when you can snack on these homemade cauliflower bites?
Adding cauliflower to a classic mac and cheese recipe takes care of our veggie serving, right?
We'll be warming our kitchens with this cauliflower casserole all winter long.
Cauliflower pizza is here to prove once and for all that cheese can make anything taste delicious.
Add a drizzle of Sriracha over these honey and garlic poppers for major flavor.
Make your cauliflower kick-ass by spicing up some florets with this chipotle-lime glaze.
Who says you have to completely transform cauliflower to enjoy it? Just try a little garlic, parmesan, and parsley for a simply savory dish.
When in doubt, fry your cauliflower and cover it in tahini.
These cauliflower "grits" are creamy, delicious, and take only 5 minutes to make.
Browned butter with crispy sage and pancetta make anything decadent — even cauliflower.
We never thought we'd see caramel and cauliflower together in the same recipe — but we dig it.
Instead of traditional tomato lasagna, this dish switches it up with a creamy cauliflower base.
Bright pomegranate seeds and creamy feta add major flavor to these fritters.
Serve these crunchy and cheesy bites with your favorite dipping sauce (we're thinking a Sriracha aioli).
These meatballs are actually meatless — secret super-ingredient cauliflower strikes again.
This creamy soup gets a veggie boost from, you guessed it, oven-roasted cauliflower.
These hot poppers are just like the real deal (minus the chicken).
This golden-crunchy cauliflower burger is sandwiched between a jalapeño cheddar bun, chipotle mayo, and avocado magic green sauce. Mic drop.
Cauliflower successfully sneaks in to replace risotto in this creamy dish.
Who said veggies can't be decadent? Try frying them and then dipping them in a whole bunch of cheese.
You'd never guess that this sweet and spicy dish is vegetarian.
You won't be able to get enough of these crispy, cheesy fritters.
This dish is exactly like a loaded baked potato!
Forget fish tacos and try this crispy cauliflower version instead.
Brownies made from cauliflower? Just when you think you've seen it all...
Use cauliflower for a dairy-free version of your favorite creamy pasta sauce.
A dish worth dusting off your slow cooker for.
Cauliflower gets a lot of love for being a sneaky replacement for starches, but it can also be a delicious addition to a carby, comforting pasta dish, too.
Bang bang is a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce that tastes good on everything, so, of course, we love the idea of drizzling it on crunchy cauliflower.
In case you needed proof that cauliflower can be decadent.
Simple roasted cauliflower gets extra oomph with the addition of powdered ranch.
Healthier pizza that's also easier to pack? We're in.
Take cauliflower rice to the next level by simmering it in coconut milk.
Cauliflower obsession, meet our hot sauce obsession.
Only cauliflower could make what is essentially a bowl of veggies into comfort food.
Roasting cauliflower in the oven caramelizes it, giving it an irresistible and savory crunch.
Everything tastes good as a pancake. Cauliflower is no exception.
We love you, bread, but we'd like to see other people.
In our book, this is pretty much the definition of "comfort food."
You definitely won't miss the meat when you're eating this hearty sandwich.
Yep, cauliflower noodles are a thing. And we want some.
A veggie-packed soup is a perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
Bet your favorite Chinese delivery spot can't do this.
