Cauliflower is the MVP of Keto friendly veggies! And if you're looking for the best Keto Cauliflower recipes to add to your menu, this collection has you covered!
There is no better way to round off a delicious low carb meal than with a decadent Keto side dish. Cauliflower is an absolute delicious vegetable for that. It's not only the perfect side, you can use it in many Keto main courses as well.
This collection of low carb cauliflower recipes will satisfy all your Keto comfort food cravings. From rich and hearty Keto cauliflower casseroles or Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese, to Loaded Cauliflower Mash (that taste so much like potatoes) or even the very best cauliflower rice recipes, you'll find what you're looking for right here!
Fun Facts about Cauliflower
Do you find cauliflower as interesting as I do? I don't call many vegetables interesting but cauliflower is the exception. Check out some of these facts about cauliflower you may not know:
- Did you know that cauliflower was once considered a delicacy in England, served for special occasions or in only the richest and most elegant dishes. It was referred to as "Italian Asparagus," which is super interesting since cauliflower is actually part of the same family as cabbage, not asparagus.
- In order to keep white cauliflower from turning yellow from exposure to the sun, farmers will cover the head of cauliflower with its largest leaves to protect it once the head reaches about the size of a small orange.
- Cauliflower comes in a variety of beautiful colors. The most common you'll find, other than the most popular color, white, is the green, purple and orange.
- Cauliflower's close cousins are kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
Cauliflower Nutrition Facts
On top of its versatility, there are many health benefits to cauliflower. It's packed with fiber, and many vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, zinc, folate, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins B complex, C, K and E!
In fact, this article on Healthline sums it up really well when it says, "Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, containing some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need." How is that for impressive!
Cauliflower "Potato" Salad
Need a low carb side dish to serve at your next barbecue? Cauliflower replaces potatoes in this blend of egg and potato salad... Keto Style!
Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
All the flavors of jalapeño poppers made into a creamy and delicious Keto cauliflower "mac" and cheese!
Keto Cauliflower Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cauliflower based bread slices make this keto grilled cheese a sneaky way to get them eating veggies!
Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower sautéed in grass-fed butter, chopped cilantro and a punch of lime makes this one tasty side dish! And it's so quick and easy to make!
Sausage Pepper Cauliflower Rice Skillet
This sausage pepper cauliflower rice skillet is an incredibly easy and super tasty recipe that is ready in no time!
Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice
Delicious, lemony shrimp scampi is lightly sautéed in a grass-fed butter, garlic, wine sauce, served over a bed of low carb cauliflower rice!
Keto Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
Looking for a side dish that always disappears fast? Try this creamy, cheesy keto cauliflower gratin. Have a side of comfort with your next meal.
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice gets a boost of flavor with a Mexican flair! This easy to make low carb side dish can be served in under 15 minutes. It makes a perfect busy weeknight side!
Low Carb Keto Jambalaya
Keto Jambalaya with cauliflower rice will spice up your dinner routine! A delicious low carb meal of chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and veggies.
Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Hummus
Roasted red peppers and cauliflower star in this Keto friendly hummus recipe with all the rich flavors of traditional hummus but without all the carbs!
Roasted Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Keto Casserole
Need a healthy leftover ham recipe that's quick and easy? This low carb casserole has loads of flavor with roasted cauliflower and a cheesy cream sauce!
Smoked Bacon Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
A deliciously rich and creamy, smoke infused bacon cauliflower low carb mac and cheese recipe. The perfect comfort food side dish made on the grill that everyone can indulge in!
Buffalo Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
Cauliflower replaces macaroni pasta and is smothered in a smooth and creamy cheese sauce flavored with tangy homemade Buffalo wing sauce.
Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Shepards Pie
This delicious Keto Shepherd's Pie is a perfect comfort food dish. It substitutes cauliflower for the potatoes without skimping on flavor.
Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Casserole
All the flavors of a classic loaded baked potato blended with cauliflower and baked with cheddar cheese!
Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe - Parmesan & Garlic
Whole roasted cauliflower makes an impressive side dish everyone will love -- or a vegetarian main!
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Cauliflower Rice
Roasted poblano peppers are stuffed with these chorizo, cauliflower, cheese and a whole lotta flavor!
Keto Friendly Sushi Rolls Recipe with Cauliflower
Incredible perfect taste of a homemade Keto Friendly Sushi Rolls Recipe, which will finally help you with your craving for sushi.
Cheesy Baked Cauliflower Mash
Mashed cauliflower baked with melted cheddar cheese and a crushed crunchy pork rind topping!
Easy Coconut Cauliflower Rice
This delicious coconut cauliflower rice is made with just five ingredients in one skillet. It’s a super versatile side dish, with riced cauliflower and coconut toasted to perfection!
Keto Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
Need a quick easy side that is also loaded with healthy fats? This mashed cauliflower is cheesy, creamy and absolutely delicious!
Deviled Egg Cauliflower Salad
This low carb, keto-friendly Deviled Egg Cauliflower Salad recipe is easy to make and will quickly replace any potato salad recipe you have ever used!
Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower
Tender cauliflower florets fried with Keto breading to golden perfection then drizzled with mouth watering bang bang sauce.
Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice, chorizo and peppers make this a quick and easy Low Carb meal, perfect for a week night!
Grain-Free Keto Spinach Macaroni Inferno
Keto Macaroni Inferno "caulimac" is the ultimate pasta casserole replacement! This comfort food dish has warm and cheesy layers with red sauce and white sauce and has both beef and vegetarian options.
Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Smoky sausage soup that is creamy and hearty, filling and delicious!
Low-Carb Golden Crumbed Cauliflower
The Smokey Tomato Dip is the perfect partner to this grain-free Turmeric Crumbed Cauliflower. Serve as a snack or as a side dish with your main meal.
Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice
This is a great homemade soup to have on hand and you can even freeze it for later!
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Mashed Cauliflower
Roasted garlic and fresh rosemary give this creamy cauliflower great flavor and an elegant twist, making it perfect for special occasion dinners.
Easy Lemongrass Chicken with Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
A healthy, sugar-free spin on Lemongrass Chicken. This low carb recipe makes a delicious and light springtime meal.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
A nice alternative to fathead dough, this cauliflower pizza crust holds together well and tastes great topped with low carb sauce, cheese and the toppings of your choice!
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
This Cheesy Cauliflower Rice has just 5 ingredients and is the perfect side dish any night of the week! Or add some cooked chicken and make it a complete meal.
Pork Fried Cauliflower Rice
Chinese takeout anyone? This version of perhaps, the most popular Chinese takeout dish, Pork Fried Rice, is low carb and Keto-friendly!
Cauliflower Mushroom "Risotto"
Creamy cauliflower with fresh sautéed mushrooms made into a risotto-like dish!
Kielbasa, Peppers, and Cauliflower Rice Skillet
This easy, one skillet dinner takes under 30 minutes! Kielbasa sausage and savory veggies makes this complete meal perfect for dinner or meal preps!
Tips for Buying and Storing Cauliflower
- Look at the color- Always look for cauliflower heads that are uniformly creamy white in color. From time to time you might see a head of cauliflower with some light brown spots. Though the spots are not harmful, it's a sign of oxidation resulting from being stored a little too long.
- It should pass the smell test- Fresh cauliflower should smell, well, fresh! As cauliflower begins to age, it will really begin to smell strongly and most certainly have an unpleasant taste.
- Moisture is not a friend of cauliflower- When you purchase cauliflower from most grocery stores, it comes wrapped in a plastic covering, which can trap moisture. As soon as you get it home, unwrap it and put it in a zip lock bag with a dry paper towel to help absorb moisture. This will help extend the shelf life of cauliflower in the fridge. This is also a great time to pre-chop your cauliflower for recipes you'll be needing it for.
I hope you have found these Keto cauliflower recipe ideas helpful! If you decide to make any of these, please leave a comment and let us know how you enjoyed them!
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Frankie
I so love cauliflower dishes! I'll absolutely try these recipes someday. Thanks for sharing!
Damien
Learn a lot today, amazing recipes.
Redentor
Great recipes, love it, will definitely try one of these.