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!
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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 Mushroom Risotto
Risotto gets a Keto friendly makeover using cauliflower rice. It's easy to make, super creamy and absolutely delicious!
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Air Fryer Cauliflower with Dipping Sauce
This delicious Cajun Air Fryer Cauliflower is paired with an amazingly savory, homemade Remoulade Dipping Sauce.
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Cauliflower Potato Salad
Cauliflower Potato Salad With a handful of simple healthy ingredients, you can enjoy this Cauliflower Potato Salad in under 15 minutes.
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Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
This Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a creamy and delicious low carb alternative to macaroni and cheese.
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Coconut Cauliflower Rice
This light and fluffy Coconut Cauliflower Rice recipe is an extremely easy, yet flavorful side dish that's just bursting with coconut flavor.
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Keto Jambalaya
This easy and healthy Keto Jambalaya with sausage, chicken, and shrimp is bursting with the most incredible layers of flavor and texture and it's ready in just 45 minutes!
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Easy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Healthy, delicious, and satisfying, this rich and creamy Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is a scrumptious, easy-to-make, low-carb substitute for traditional macaroni and cheese.
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Keto Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
Shredded cheddar and mascarpone cheese make this mashed cauliflower so creamy and full of flavor!
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Cabbage Roll Casserole
This Cabbage Roll Casserole features tender cabbage baked in a beefy tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
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Lime Cilantro Cauliflower Rice
Dress up plain cauliflower rice with some fresh squeeze lime juice, zest and chopped cilantro!
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Impress your guests with this show-stopping, deliciously seasoned Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe. And the great thing is that it only takes 5 minutes of prep and a few basic ingredients!
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This easy and super delicious Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is loaded with the most incredible flavors and textures.
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Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice
This Shrimp Scampi with Cauliflower Rice is made with tender shrimp sautéed in a classic lemony, garlic, butter and white wine sauce.
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Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Cauliflower
Enjoy this smooth and creamy Low Carb mashed cauliflower at your next meal! Roasted garlic and fresh rosemary give it great flavor and an elegant twist, making it perfect for special occasion dinners.
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Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower
Tender bites of cauliflower roasted in the oven, covered in gooey melted cheese with caramelized edges, makes this Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower a delicious and nutritious companion to any main course.
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Loaded Cauliflower Salad
If you love a loaded baked potato but without the extra carbs, you're going to fall in love with this healthy Loaded Cauliflower Salad.
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Ranch Roasted Cauliflower
Needing a way to jazz up your veggies? Look no further! This Ranch Roasted Cauliflower has the zesty flavor you're looking for!
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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.
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Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Hummus - Keto
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!
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Roasted Cauliflower Ham and Cheese Keto Casserole
Do you have some leftover ham that you want to put to good use? This Low Carb casserole has loads of flavor with roasted cauliflower and a cheesy cream sauce!
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Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Cauliflower replaces macaroni, smothered in a cheesy buffalo sauce flavored and topped with crumbled blue cheese!
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Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice
Spicy sausage and a colorful mix of peppers gives amazing flavor to this Chorizo and Pepper Cauliflower Rice.
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Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Casserole
This Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Casserole has the flavors of a classic loaded baked potato. It's a hearty, healthy, and delicious low-carb side for any occasion.
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Keto Bang Bang Cauliflower
Tender cauliflower florets fried with Keto breading to golden perfection then drizzled with mouth watering bang bang sauce.
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Keto Stuffed Poblano Peppers
These Keto Stuffed Poblano Peppers are smoky, cheesy, and packed with bold Mexican flavors in every bite.
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Pork Fried Cauliflower Fried Rice
Chinese takeout anyone? This version of perhaps, the most popular Chinese takeout dish, Pork Fried Rice, is low carb and Keto-friendly!
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Ranch Roasted Cauliflower Casserole
Warm and cheesy roasted cauliflower casserole with zesty ranch seasoning is a hearty, comfort food side dish the whole family will love!
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Keto 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!
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Keto Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice
This is a great homemade soup to have on hand and you can even freeze it for later!
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Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Need a quick and easy soup to warm you up? This soup is super hearty and has great flavor from the smoked sausage. Cheese and heavy cream make it rich and creamy!
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Creamy Cauliflower, Cheddar Cheese and Bacon
Fabulous side dish worthy of company! So simple, yet so very tasty. This is a pretty side dish with plenty of lovely color.
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Cheddar Roasted Cauliflower
Simple as can be but tasty as can be as well. When time is a factor simple and quick rules!
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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 on!
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Sausage Pepper Cauliflower Rice Skillet
This sausage pepper cauliflower rice skillet is an incredibly easy and super tasty cauliflower rice recipe that is ready in no time!
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Keto Cauliflower Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Riced cauliflower is used to make bread slices for easy low carb keto grilled cheese sandwiches. Only 5 grams net carbs per serving!
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Keto Cauliflower Gratin
Unbelievably creamy and cheesy, this keto cauliflower gratin will be the most requested side dish at your table. It’s hard to believe the main ingredient is cauliflower!
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Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower Shepards Pie
Looking for something different? Give this simple low carb mashed cauliflower shepherds pie a try! This dish has all of the elements of a traditional shepherd’s pie with a few delicious twists!
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Keto Friendly Sushi Rolls
This Quick and Easy, Fresh and Delicious Keto Friendly Sushi Rolls Recipe tastes exactly like the regular sushi you have been used to.Learn How To Make Sushi without Rice with a few easy steps that are not only Keto and Low Carb, but entirely Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and perfect for Diabetics using…
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Deviled Egg Cauliflower Salad
This low carb, keto Deviled Egg Cauliflower Salad recipe is easy to make and will quickly replace any potato salad recipe you have ever used!
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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.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
Cheesy Cauliflower Rice is a comforting side dish to complete any of your meals. You only need five ingredients, it’s easy, & delicious!
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Kielbasa, Peppers, and Cauliflower Rice Skillet
Eating healthy doesn’t mean spending all night in the kitchen! This easy, one skillet dinner takes under 30 minutes! Kielbasa sausage and savory veggies makes this complete meal perfect for dinner or meal preps!
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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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Yolanda
Yes, trust in the Lord! These recipes look and sound absolutely delicious, Julianne. I'm trying to amp up lower carb and healthy eating and these are just what I need. I'm going to try to make 1 recipe a week- starting with the Risotto. Saving this page and will followup. Thanks for the fun facts and mostly for sharing these great recipes.
Keto Cooking Christian
You are so welcome. I am so happy that you're enjoying them. The great thing about low-carb and Keto is that there are so many tasty recipes to choose from.
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.