Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable, meaning that it’s a part of the same family as broccoli, kale and cabbage. Cauliflower can be enjoyed raw, perfect for a crudités platter, or cooked in many forms. I’m sharing all the ways I’ve used cauliflower on the blog so far. These ways are all so unique and with one bite of any of them, you’ll want to try them all. If you’re really not a cauliflower lover I recommend the orange cauliflower bites first. The flavour will blow you away, and it’s baked. A whole head of cauliflower bites for dinner? Yes please. Enjoy friends!
1. Make vegan wings
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings
Cauliflower Wings/Cauliflower Bites was the recipe idea that totally changed how I looked at cauliflower. My first version, a vegetarian cheesy buffalo wings became one of my first superstar recipes way back in January 2014. Two years later I made my Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings (still a top 3 JITK recipe every single day) and it’s just expanded from there! Cauliflower wings or vegan wings are coated, baked (or sometimes fried) and are basically my favourite meatless wings. They have a crunchy exterior with a soft, chewy interior. They absorb any flavour that you give them and taste absolutely incredible. Other examples of cauliflower vegan wings/bites: Sweet & Sticky Orange Cauliflower Bites Vegan Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
2. As a crunchy taco filling
Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Chipotle Crema
This just may be the homemade taco of your dreams. It’s like crunchy cauliflower wings…in a taco…with a divine slaw…topped with a creamy sauce. I mean, can you say heaven?
3. Rice it into a low carb rice
How to make Cauliflower Rice
This reminds me so much of rice it’s insane. Admittedly I’m not a rice connoisseur, but if you’re looking for a tasty low carb rice alternative, this will definitely do the trick. You can even use it for cauliflower fried “rice”.
4. Blend them into a creamy soup
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This is one of the most loved soups on Jessica in the Kitchen. It gets a lot of remarks shocked that there’s no heavy cream in there. When blended, the cauliflower is rich and creamy and it makes the perfect guilt-free comfort soup.
5. Roast them into veggie steaks
Za’atar Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
These cauliflower steaks have such a beautiful presentation, flavour, texture and are pretty easy to make. That perfect sear makes all the difference. If you want to impress someone with an easy meal, this is the one for you.
6. Make them into burgers
Vegan Quinoa Cauliflower Burgers
Is there anything cauliflower can’t do?! Cauliflower here adds texture and makes these burgers easy to whip up and so tasty.
7. Fry them into meatballs
Buffalo Quinoa Cauliflower Vegan Meatballs
This is one of my favourite cauliflower inventions to date. The “meatball” base can be used in any sauce that you desire, and is so easy to make several batches of.
8. Turn them into a cheesy casserole
Cheesy Cauliflower Pizza Casserole
An oldie but goodie, this casserole is an amazing way to use up leftover cauliflower! Because it’s so soft and “meaty” when baked, it works so well in this casserole.
9. Bake them into kid friendly pizza bites
Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Kid friendly alert! These pizza bites are a pizza lovers dreams come true! It’s low carb, meal preppable and craving satisfying.
10. Make it into a cauliflower curry
Cauliflower and Potato Curry (Aloo Gobi Masala)
After trying a similar curry at my favourite Indian restaurant, I knew I had to replicate it, with cauliflower this time. The cauliflower soaks up so much incredible flavour here and makes such a warming and filling and inviting curry!
Commonly asked Cauliflower Questions, Answered
Q: Can cauliflower be frozen? A: Yes! Not only can you freeze it, you can freeze every single one of these recipes too! You can even swap frozen cauliflower for fresh in many cases. Just let it thaw properly overnight in your fridge, or boil it and drain it. For the cauliflower wings, you’ll want to bake them for about 15 minutes first to dry out the excess water, pat dry thoroughly, then proceed with the rest of the recipe. I hope you found this post extremely helpful! What recipe do you want to make first? What’s your favourite cauliflower recipe? Let me know in the comments section below!
