28 Super-Creative Ways to Cook with Cauliflower

Roast a whole head of cauli with mustard and Parmesan for a side dish to remember.

Take humble, cheap cauliflower to the next level with these creative ways for using up those florets. Whether you're a fan of the 'cauliflower rice' trend, fancy making a gluten-free cauliflower pizza base or just want to eat better, these creative cauliflower recipes ideas are what you need.

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Cauliflower Cheese

Preheat the oven to 190°C.Cook the cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 6 minutes, until tender but still firm. Drain.Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, st

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Baked Cauliflower Tots

What can't cauliflower do? It's delicious as a puree, makes a great meaty steak and now, can be enjoyed as the ultimate finger food-a crunchy tot.

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Roasted Cauliflower Lasagne

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Toss the cauliflower in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the florets in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast, tossing once, until tender and golden brown in spots, 30 to 35

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Brown Rice Bowl with Curried Roasted Cauliflower and Green Chutney

Preheat the oven to 200°C.Make the rice: Bring the rice and 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, about

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Roasted Italian Cauliflower

Capers and garlic add an extra bite to this sweet, roasted Italian cauliflower.

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Grilled Cauliflower Steak with Israeli Couscous and Olives

Prepare a grill for high heat. Tear off two 18-inch-long pieces of aluminum foil.Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and toast the almonds, tossing occasionally, until lightly toasted.Remove the bottom leaves of the cauliflower, and trim the stem

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Spicy Cauliflower Stir-Fry

1. Break up the cauliflower into large florets, then use your hands to break into very small florets. 2. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the oil, then the cauliflower and garlic. Stir the cauliflower around in the pa

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Mozzarella Gobi Koftas with Sweet Potato Raita

To make the koftas: 1) In a medium-size bowl add the cauliflower, cheese, flour, yoghurt, garam masala and salt. Mix well and then roll the cauliflower mixture into balls about the size of golf balls. 2) Place a large non-stick skillet over a med

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Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta

1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente - tender but not mushy. Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink. Transfer to a large bowl. 2) Me

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Mustard-Parmesan Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Position an oven rack in the bottom of the oven and preheat to 220°C. Line a baking sheet with foil.Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, then trim the stem flush with the bottom of the head so the cauliflower sits flat on the prepared baking s

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Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash

Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook until a knife just pierces through the potatoes, about 7 minutes. Add the cauliflower, b

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Slow-cooked Curried Chicken with Cauliflower

Slow cooked to perfection, this curry is simmered with lentils and spices.

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Cauliflower Mac N Cheese

1. Bring water to a boil for pasta. Salt the water and undercook the pasta by 2 minutes, about 5 to 6 minutes. 2. While the water comes to a boil, in a covered Dutch oven heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. 3. Cut the

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Baked Whole Wheat Fusilli with Cauliflower and Italian Cheese Sauce

1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C. 2. Bring a large pan of water to a boil. 3. Blanch the cauliflower in the boiling water for 6 minutes. 4. Drain, and place on a plate to cool down. 5. Sauté garlic and 2 tbsp olive oil until slightly yellow in colour, a

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Prosciutto Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Special equipment: A pizza stone or baking sheet; a pizza peel, flat cutting board or cookie sheet; and a clean kitchen towel.Preheat a pizza stone or clean baking sheet in an oven to 220°C.Add the cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until

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Healthy Cauliflower Rice

Trim the cauliflower florets, cutting away as much stem as possible. In 3 batches, break up the florets into a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles couscous.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. At the first wisp of s

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Slow-cooked Curried Chicken with Cauliflower

Slow cooked to perfection, this curry is simmered with lentils and spices.

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Cauliflower and Ham Crustless Quiche

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until very crisp tender, about 1 minute. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water. Shake off excess liquid.Heat the oil in a large frying

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Glam Cauliflower Cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 2. In a bowl, mix together the yoghurt, salt, lemon juice, chilli and cheese. Dip in the cauliflower and ensure the dip covers the entire surface. 3. Place onto a baking tray and roast it for 30-40 minutes, until

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Baked Whole Wheat Fusilli with Cauliflower and Italian Cheese Sauce

1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C. 2. Bring a large pan of water to a boil. 3. Blanch the cauliflower in the boiling water for 6 minutes. 4. Drain, and place on a plate to cool down. 5. Sauté garlic and 2 tbsp olive oil until slightly yellow in colour, a

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Welsh Rarebit

Roast your cauliflower to add a deeper flavour to this vegetarian soup.

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Steaks with Mushroom Sauce and Cauliflower Purée

To prepare the cauliflower purée; cook the cauliflower in a large pan of boiling water with the crumbed vegetable stock cube for 15 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a food processor or blender, add the melted garlic butter and purée for 1-2

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Vegan Mac 'n' Cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Put the cauliflower and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is fully softened, about 20 minutes. Transfer the cooked cauliflower and all the co

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Cauliflower with sweet potatoes

1) Place the oil in a large non-stick skillet and heat over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 4 minutes. 2) Stir in the spices and salt and pepper and toast for 15 seconds and then add the tomatoes, sweet potatoes and water.

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Crispy Cauliflower Florets with Citrus Salt

Fill a large pot half full with vegetable oil. Heat to 180°C. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Toss in florets to coat. In a small bowl, mix together remaining salt, red pepper flakes and lemo

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Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.Pour olive oil in a large heavy frying pa