Grill them, rice them, fry them, roast them: Is there anything cauliflower can’t do? (No. The answer is no.) Presenting 31 brilliant, low-carb cauliflower side dishes worthy of a grand holiday dinner—or any dinner, for that matter.
31 Brilliant Low-Carb Cauliflower Side Dishes
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Published Oct 24, 2018
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Crispy Baked Cauliflower ‘wings'
The vegetarian version of a game-day classic.
Aubrie Pick/Cravings: Hungry For More
Chrissy Teigen's Garlicky Cauliflower ‘rice'
The queen knows best.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Korean-style Popcorn Cauliflower
Fried, then lightly tossed in gochujang-honey sauce.
The Full Helping
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Corn Chowder
It’s a creamy soup miracle.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Cacio E Pepe Cauliflower
Way fewer carbs than pasta.
Healthyish
Loaded Baked Potato And Cauliflower Soup
The best part of a baked potato is the toppings.
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Gluten-free Cheese And Cauliflower ‘breadsticks'
Less than an hour and you’re done.
Cauliflower
Crispy Baked Cauliflower-corn Nuggets
Sorry, Tater Tots.
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Baked Cauliflower With Pomegranate Seeds And Thyme
Think of this as gluten-free stuffing.
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Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni And Cheese
This one’s a no-brainer.
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Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ditch the takeout menu.
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Slow-cooker Garlic-herb Mashed Cauliflower
Who needs potatoes?
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Cauliflower Gratin
Guaranteed to satisfy your deepest, darkest cravings.
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Cauliflower ‘tater' Tots
The kids will devour these. (And, um, you’ll eat a few.)
Cauliflower
Gluten-free Cheesy Cauliflower Patties
A true crowd-pleaser.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets
Doubles as a fancy appetizer.
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General Tso's Cauliflower
Serve with plenty of rice to soak up the sweet and spicy sauce.
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Cauliflower Rice
A kitchen staple.
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Cauliflower ‘potato' Salad
Anything but a snooze-fest.
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'everything Bagel' Cauliflower Rolls
Oh heck yes.
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Cauliflower Curry With Crispy Shallots
Mild spice, big flavor.
Pinch of Yum
Cauliflower Detox Salad
We feel healthier already.
Gimme Some Oven
Roasted Cauliflower
It’s OK to keep things simple.
This Mess Is Ours
Sheet Pan Cashew Cauliflower
A delicious veggie medley.
The Modern Proper
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower With Herb Whipped Feta
Let’s call this a “sharing dish.”
The Simple Veganista
Curry And Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower
You really can’t go wrong.
Wendy Polisi
Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Risotto
You need this in your life.
Sassy Kitchen
Roasted Cauliflower With Marjoram, Pine Nuts, Leeks And Lemon
It’s a work of art.
Spoon Fork Bacon
Giant Baked Cauliflower Arancini
Get in our belly.
Snixy Kitchen
Roasted Cauliflower Kale Salad With Lemon Brown Butter Dressing
This isn’t any old salad…
A House In the Hills
Cauliflower ‘cous Cous' With Leeks And Sun-dried Tomatoes
Meet the base of your next grain bowl.
