9 Low-Carb Cauliflower Recipes That Still Feel Indulgent

By Melanie Aman Updated: January 14, 2019

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When it comes to cauliflower recipes, low-carb options are truly delicious. This cruciferous veggie gets a bad rap for being tasteless mush, but in reality, it’s a versatile ingredient that shines when it’s given the proper treatment. Seriously, cauliflower rice is just the beginning!

Whether you’re on a paleo or keto diet, or you’re just trying to make healthier choices, cauliflower is a clear winner. Believe it or not, this low-carb vegetable can satisfy any of your not-so healthy cravings. Cauliflower curry, cauliflower “pizza,” cauliflower mac and cheese, and fried cauliflower are all on the menu!

Not only is cauliflower a low-carb powerhouse, it’s also a superfood in its own right. While you’re busy chowing down on cauliflower baked mac and cheese, you’re also fueling your body with vitamin C, which is key for cell tissue growth and repair. Plus, cauliflower is high in fiber, is chock-full of inflammation-fighting antioxidants, is rich in brain-boosting choline, and it has been linked to a lower risk of breast cancer.

So, dig out that frozen cauliflower package from the freezer or head to your grocery store’s produce section and buy a fresh head of cauliflower. We’ve got plenty of cauliflower recipe ideas waiting for you when you get back! Keep scrolling to see our favorite cauliflower recipes.

Cauliflower Pizza With Grilled Peppers and Chorizo

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Yes, keto-friendly pizza dough exists! It turns out cauliflower provides the perfect crunchy crust on which you can pile mounds of cheese, veggies, and meats.

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Cauliflower and Bacon Fritters

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Whether you're serving these cheesy fritters as a game-day snack or the main course, they're sure to be a hit. It's crazy that cauliflower can be so good for you while also tasting pretty darn delicious.

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Creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese With Hazelnuts

Gourmet Traveller

Escape the snow and freezing temperatures with this warming cauliflower mac and cheese recipe. You'll not only forget about the wintry winds outside, you'll also forget that you're eating veggies!

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Cauliflower Fried "Rice"

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Fried rice is an easy weeknight dinner. Give yours a healthy twist by ditching the white rice in favor of low-calorie cauliflower "rice."

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Cauliflower Spinach Mac and Cheese

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This superfood baked mac and cheese if stuffed with good-for-you cauliflower and iron-rich spinach. Oh, and did we mention that it's topped with bacon?

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Coconut-Roasted Cauliflower and Pumpkin

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This hearty side dish is the perfect accompaniment to any feast. We guarantee the kids will be asking for seconds — and even thirds!

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Crunchy Paleo Cauliflower and Cashews

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Add texture and crunch to your dinner with this curry-inspired recipe. Some chili pepper adds a kick to this already flavorful dish.

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Guilt-Free Cauliflower "Pizza" With Mozzarella and Zucchini

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If you couldn't tell, we really love pizza. The good thing is you can still stick to your healthy-eating resolutions with this low-carb "pizza" that uses cauliflower as its base.

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Buttermilk Potato-Cauliflower Mash

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Mashed potatoes are the quintessential comfort food. You can give yours a lighter twist by swapping some spuds for healthy cauliflower for a guilt-free serving.

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