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16 of our best cauliflower recipes for a vegie-filled dinner

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Cauliflower is usually an accompaniment to your classic roast, but it can hold its own as the hero ingredient of your dinner!

Cauliflower is usually seen as a side to a meal or a vegetable addition to a meat-heavy dish. From cauliflower cheese to making cauliflower rice and adding it to bulk up a salad, this vegetable is very versatile and can be used in a myriad of cuisines.

Better yet, cauliflower is part of the cruciferous vegetable family, making it high in fibre, a good source of antioxidants, and a great low-carb alternative to traditional grains. 

In this collection, we’ve found our best recipes that hero the underrated cauliflower. Let’s take a look: 

Best cauliflower recipes

cauliflower-pasta

The kids not fans of cauli? Work it into a macaroni cheese-style bake with a crispy topping, and they’ll be asking for seconds, guaranteed!

cauliflower-tabouli

This gluten-free vegetarian dish is fast, fresh and flavourful! Served with rye bread and corn on the cob for a well-rounded, delicious dinner.

cauliflower sop recipe

Like a warm hug in a bowl. The spiced roasted chickpeas and cauliflower florets are used in the recipe and as toppers for added texture to savour.

air-fryed-roast-caulflower

Air-frying your cauliflower gives it fab flavour, and topped with creamy tahini sauce and pomegranates, it’s a stunner to serve as your meat-free main.

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cauliflower-coconut-sauce

This vegetarian dish will please even the fussiest of eaters. Pair with rice and coriander for a warming and cosy dinner.

butter-chciken-cauliflower-rice

A classic family curry with a twist! Almond cauliflower rice makes the perfect low-carb alternative when you’re too full up on bread.

cauliflower-cheese

This baked cauliflower cheese recipe ticks all the boxes and takes just 10 minutes to assemble in a single oven dish. Perfect for fussy eaters or as a healthy alternative to roast potatoes.

cauliflower-fritters

Spanish manchego cheese and a spicy Spanish sauce will make your cauliflower sing!

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baked-cauliflower-haloumi

Revamp cauliflower cheese to bring a taste of North Africa to your table! With roasted sumac and fennel, this recipe is sure to give a nice spice and zing.

cauliflower-eggplant-salad

You’ve never tasted roasted cauliflower in a salad as mouthwatering as this, thanks to Middle Eastern flair.

steak-charred-cauliflower

Cook over coals for the perfect char on your steak and cauliflower florets. Add in tomato rice, and you’ve got your family an absolute feast!

Spice up your soup with harissa and add a bit of North African flavour to your dinner! This cauliflower and carrot soup is perfect for a cold, rainy day.

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winter-cauliflower-salad

For a winter-warmer that’s still got a bit of summer in it, this salad has walnuts and deliciously fried cauliflower.

caulfilower-mac-and-no-cheese

It can be so hard to find a dairy-free alternative that actually tastes like the real thing – but this cauliflower mac and no cheese is here to save the day!

cauliflower lentil curry
Homegrown Harvest – Figs (Credits: (Photography Tim Roberts | Styling Michele Cranston | Recipes Sarah Murphy))

This cauliflower, lentil and eggplant curry is a wholesome, flavour-packed meal that’s perfect for cooler evenings or busy weeknights.

(Credits: (Photography Tim Roberts | Styling Michele Cranston | Recipes Sarah Murphy))

Paprika-spiced cauliflower soup

This paprika-spiced cauliflower soup is rich and packed with flavour, transforming a humble head of cauliflower into something delicious.

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