Isn’t it great that you don’t need fancy ingredients to whip up something that feels gourmet? Roasted cauliflower is my go-to for this.
Just chop it, roast it, and you’ve got a side dish that’s both delicious and pretty darn chic. It’s like the little black dress of the veggie world—always just right.
Lentil Tacos

These Vegan Lentil Tacos are one of the easiest and healthiest vegan recipes that have the perfect meat replacement! Not only does it taste amazing, but it's also budget-friendly and a great way to get started with a vegan diet.
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Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup
This rich Curried Cauliflower Tomato Soup is packed with comforting flavors and good-for-you ingredients. It's easy to make, naturally vegan, paleo, and gluten-free, and is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
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Air Fryer Crispy Honey Garlic Cauliflower
Looking for a comforting, flavorful, veggie-forward dish? Try this air fryer honey garlic cauliflower with crispy Panko cauliflower coated in a sweet, garlicky sauce. The best part is, the whole takes about 20 minutes.
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Crispy Breaded And Spicy Gochujang Cauliflower
Battered and breaded with light Panko breadcrumbs, this crispy gochujang cauliflower is flavorful and satisfying, covered in a sweet and spicy sauce. A great appetizer or side dish.
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Roasted Harissa Cauliflower Slabs With Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Ever tried roasted cauliflower slabs? Add some Harissa into that equation, and you've got yourself a dish with a kick. The Tahini Yogurt Sauce is the perfect cool down, making each bite a dance of fire and ice. It's one of those dishes that looks super fancy but is actually easy to pull off.
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Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
This quick homemade soup recipe is jam-packed full of flavorful vegetables - the simplest of ingredients. Made in the Instant Pot, this cauliflower soup is the perfect meal for a cozy weeknight dinner - it's made from scratch and is super comforting and flavorful.
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Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Lightly breaded and crispy baked cauliflower bites, also known as cauliflower wings, are an easy-to-make appetizer for game day or as a main for dinner, served with a side of whole grains and a side salad for a complete balanced meal.
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Spanish Style Cauliflower Rice
Try this Spanish-style cauliflower rice on your next enchilada or taco night for a wholesome, vegetable-based side dish. Cauliflower rice is a great alternative to rice for those times when you want to get more vegetables on your plate.
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Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice
This Indian spiced cauliflower rice recipe is a flavorful alternative to traditional rice dishes. Made from scratch, this light and fluffy shredded cauliflower features aromatic and earthy Indian-inspired spices.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that makes a fantastic side dish or a vegetarian alternative to a traditional roast join. The bechamel sauce is cheesy and delicious, giving the cauliflower the wow factor.
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Cauliflower Cheese With Bacon
Cauliflower Cheese with Bacon, a classic side dish with a twist. The cauliflower is baked in a delicious white sauce with bacon until golden and bubbling hot. A winner with the whole family, this is a recipe for every occasion.
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Keto Low-carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe
This Keto Low-carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a game-changer for anyone watching their carb intake but craving pizza. It’s crispy, delicious, and the perfect canvas for all your favorite toppings. Pizza night is back on the menu, folks, and it’s better for you!
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Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mushroom Curry
Warm-spiced and totally comforting, this Indian-inspired Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mushroom Curry recipe is rich with flavors of cumin, tomato, coconut, and chock full of delicious veggies. It is a one-pot, super healthy, dairy-free dish that will blow you away with its creaminess, robust flavors, and mouthwatering aroma!
Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mushroom Curry
BBQ Cauliflower Wings
These vegan BBQ cauliflower wings are sweet, smoky, saucy, crispy, and perfect as a game day and party appetizer or side dish! Lightly battered and baked (or air fried) until crispy. Just a handful of ingredients, oil-free, egg-free, and gluten-free optional!
Get the Recipe: BBQ Cauliflower Wings
Buffalo Cauliflower Veggie Wraps
BBQ or Buffalo cauliflower veggie wraps are flavorful, filling, and packed with plant-based goodness. Perfect for clearing out the crisper drawer and a child-approved vegan lunch box recipe!
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Cauliflower Steaks
This easy grilled or roasted cauliflower steak recipe is crispy, tender and caramelized, with simple ingredients: oil, spices, salt & pepper.
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Loaded Cauliflower Mash Cheese Balls
Place these Loaded Cauliflower Cheese Balls as the centrepiece and watch how your table transforms into a fancy and festive feast. The perfect starter or snack for any party or game day, these are made with cauliflower mash, loaded with cheese and spices, breaded and fried. Resistance is futile!
Get the recipe: Loaded Cauliflower Mash Cheese Balls.
Cauliflower Gnocchi
This cauliflower gnocchi recipe is a healthy, gluten-free, and low carb take on classic Italian gnocchi. A flavorful main dish or side dish!
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Gnocchi.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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