1. Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks
Some genius did the obvious move and turned cauliflower pizza crust into cauliflower breadsticks. You know, like Papa John’s but… not.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups of riced cauliflower (about 1 large head of cauliflower)
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of mozzarella cheese (I used a Tex Mex blend because that’s all I had)
- 3 tsp oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese (for topping)
2. “Everything Bagel” Cauliflower Rolls
I mean, the “everything” overpowers the “bagel” either way.
Ingredients
1. 1 head cauliflower, riced (about 3 cups)
2. 2 tbsp almond flour
3. 1 tbsp coconut flour
4. 1 tbsp organic corn meal (not paleo- you can sub almond flour)
5. 2 organic eggs
6. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
7. 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1. 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
2. 1 tbsp sesame seeds
3. 1 tsp dried minced garlic
4. 1 tbsp dried minced onion
5. 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
3. Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Chowder
White potatoes, you’ve officially been replaced.
Ingredients
- 8 slices center-cut bacon, chopped and divided
- 1/2 small onion, chopped OR 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt & pepper
- 4 cups shredded or grated cauliflower (1/2 large head)
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 2 Tablespoons gluten-free or all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 3-4 dashes hot sauce (or more or less)
- 2-1/2 cups (12oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
4. Pepperoni Pizza Cauliflower Casserole
All I see here is so much cheese. And that’s OK.
INGREDIENTS
For the Puree
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 8 slices pepperoni
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Casserole
- 12 slices pepperoni
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
5. Vietnamese Cauli-Fried Rice
Faster than ordering Seamless. (Well, probably.)
Ingredients:
For the Nước Chấm dressing
1/4 cup water
2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon honey (omit for 21DSD & Whole30)
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or coconut vinegar
Chili flakes optional
For the fried rice:
3 cups of grated cauliflower (about 1 large head)
2-3 tablespoons coconut oil or preferred cooking oil
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup onion, diced
3-5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup asparagus, diced
1 cup sausage, chopped (traditionally Chinese sausage is used, I used Kielbasa)
1 cup raw shrimp (about 9 large 16 count shrimp, raw or cooked) chopped
2 large eggs, cracked & lightly beaten
1/4 cup spring onions, chopped
1/4 cilantro
Coarse sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
6. Skinny Baked Cauliflower Tots
Doesn’t have the same ring as “Tater Tots,” but I’m willing to overlook that. (Note: there are bread crumbs in the recipe, so it’s not totally low-carb.)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup onion, minced
- ¼ cup bell pepper, minced (optional)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ minced cilantro or parsley (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking spray or oil
7. Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups with Sriracha Peanut Sauce
Ingredients:
Cauliflower Rice Lettuce Cups
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, mined
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 2 small red bell peppers, finely diced
- 2 small green bell peppers, finely diced
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 2 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 head cauliflower, shredded
- Iceberg of Bibb Lettuce, for serving
- Cilantro and chopped peanuts, for topping
Sriracha Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup natural salted peanut butter
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
8. Cauliflower Crust Grilled Cheese
OMFG. This is real.
Ingredients
Makes 2 grilled cheese sandwiches
Cauliflower crust “bread” slices
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (should yield 3 cups of cauliflower rice)
1 free-range organic egg, lightly beaten
½ cup / 1.7 oz / 50 gr shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Grilled cheese
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
⅓ cup / 3 oz / 85 gr sharp cheddar cheese, grated/shredded, room temperature
9. Cauliflower Pizza Bagels
Ingredients
1. 2 eggs
2. 1 cup Mozzarella
3. 1 cup Cauliflower riced
4. 25-30 slices pepperoni cut into quarters
5. 1/2 tsp fennel seed
6. 3/4-1 tsp Garlic powder (depending on preference)
7. 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper
8. 1 large slice tomato diced
10. Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower “rice”
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 cup parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
- Juice of 1-2 large lemons
- 2-4 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
11. Cauliflower Couscous with Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
4 heaping cups of cauliflower “cous cous”
2 cloves of garlic, minced1 tablespoon grape seed oil
1 cup thinly sliced leeks– sea salt
and fresh cracked black pepper
12. Cauliflower Hash
Cauliflower also cooks faster than potatoes. So, double WIN.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ lb (350 g) cauliflower, chopped into small pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)
- Fried eggs, for serving (optional)
13. Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Utensils necessary, but that’s a small price to pay for a low-carb pizza option.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon basil or rosemary, minced (or dry)
- ½ teaspoon oregano, minced (or dry)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese
14. Cauliflower Nachos with Harissa Cheddar Sauce
INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower Nachos1 head cauliflower
olive oil
kosher salt
1 red pepper
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup feta, optional
harissa nacho cheese (recipe follows)Harissa Cheddar Cheese Nacho Sauce
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded Natural & Kosher cheddar cheese
kosher salt, to taste
1-2 tsp harissa
15. Olive Oil, Garlic, and Romano Cheese Mashed Cauliflower
INGREDIENTS
Olive Oil, Garlic & Romano Cheese Mashed Cauliflower
1 head cauliflower
salt & freshly cracked pepper
4-6 cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c cream
1/3 c grated Romano cheese
Salt & freshly cracked pepper
16. Cauliflower Tortillas
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 head cauliflower
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
juice from 1/2 lime (add the zest too if you want more of a lime flavor)
salt and pepper, to taste
17. Cauliflower Fritters
These are a swap for what, exactly? Latkes? Corn fritters? Croquettes? I really don’t know, but I know that they are totally, 100% delicious.
Ingredients:
1 medium size head (around 450 gr)
1/3 cup AP Flour
2 Large Eggs
2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 tbs Cornmeal
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1 1/2 tsp Salt
5 tbs Nutritional Yeast
Fresh Cilantro, chopped (2 tbs)
Fresh Black Pepper
18. Crockpot Cauliflower and Cheese
It’s really all about the cheese anyway. The macaroni was only ever a vessel. (Repeat that enough times and it might come true. Seriously, though, this stuff tastes great.)
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 can condensed cheddar soup
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
19. Cauliflower Protein Bread
Ingredients
- 575 grams chopped cauliflower (about 1 medium cauliflower)
- 25 grams coconut flour
- 45 grams unflavoured micellar casein* (substitute whey or rice protein isolate or 30 grams coconut flour)
- 25 grams Grana Padano or Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 large egg (52 grams, shelled)
- 198 grams liquid egg whites (about 6 large egg whites)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chilli, smoked paprika, roasted garlic, or some finely chopped fresh herbs (optional)
20. Cauliflower Steaks With Cauliflower Purée
Because cauliflower on cauliflower is setting yourself up for happiness.
INGREDIENTS
- One 1 1/2-pound head of cauliflower
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
21. Paleo Cauliflower Hummus
Chickpeas are great and all, but cauliflower is a pretty mighty substitute.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups steamed cauliflower
2 tbsp almond butter
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of sea salt
splash lemon juice
sprinkle of paprika to garnish
22. Jalapeño and Cheddar Cauliflower Muffins
See ya later, cornbread.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups finely riced, raw cauliflower **
- 2 Tbsp minced jalapeno
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 Tbsp dried onion flakes
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup coconut flour
23. Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 2 tablespoons fat (lard, tallow, ghee, coconut oil, etc)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- ¼-1/2 cup homemade beef broth
- 1 tablespoon homemade ketchup or tomato paste (omit if you don’t have a GAPS-legal or Paleo option)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fat (lard, tallow, ghee, etc)
- ½ cup shredded GAPS-legal cheese (omit for Paleo)
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