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11 Tasty (and Easy) Ways to Replace Carbs with Cauliflower

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Hi. We’re PureWow and we’re obsessed with cauliflower. The supremely versatile veggie is on regular rotation in our kitchen and will forever hold a special place in our heart. Especially now that we’ve learned how many ways we can substitute cauli for carbs without sacrificing deliciousness.

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cauliflower breadsticks
Jo Cooks

Cauliflower Breadsticks

Good news: You can eat seven. (They’re cauliflower, remember?)

cauliflower bagel
My New Roots

Cauliflower Bagels

To be smeared with lox and cream cheese, obviously.


cauliflower nachos
The Wicked Noodle

Cauliflower Nachos

You might not achieve the crunch factor of normal nachos, but the taste is there, we promise.

cauliflower tortillas
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Cauliflower Tortillas

Taco Night 2.0.

cauliflowerrice list
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Cauliflower Rice

Don’t take out…make in.

cauliflower pizza
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

It’s all about the toppings, anyway.

cauliflower tots
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Cauliflower Tots

Once you pop, you can’t stop.

cauliflower bread
Kirbie's Cravings

Cauliflower Bread

To be made into a super gooey grilled cheese.

cauliflower couscous
Heinstirred

Cauliflower Couscous

As delicious as it is colorful.

cauliflower hash
An Edible Mosaic
cauliflower muffins
I Breathe I'm Hungry

Cauliflower Muffins

These guys are jalapeño and cheddar, but you can mix in just about anything.

Get the recipe



sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

Sarah Stiefvater is PureWow's Wellness Director. She's been at PureWow for ten years, and in that time has written and edited stories across all categories, but currently focuses...