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10 Crafty Ways to Eat Cauliflower Under 300 Calories

Published May 4, 2018
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A white bowl contains a mixed salad with cubed tofu, sliced avocado, edamame beans, shredded carrot, seaweed, and pickled ginger. Drawing inspiration from cauliflower recipes, the vibrant bowl sits on a beige surface with a pair of chopsticks beside it. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published May 4, 2018
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These days, cauliflower is basically a substitute for every other carb. Beyond being a stellar substitute for less healthy foods — Think: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, etc. — cauliflower provides added nutrients like vitamins K, C and B6. Add these 10 recipes to your low-carb, pro-cauliflower arsenal to impress friends and family who haven’t jumped on the cauliflower bandwagon (yet).

1. LOADED CAULIFLOWER BAKE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

cauliflower_bake

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 213; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 36mg; Sodium: 489mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 12g

2. CAULIFLOWER-CRUST MARGHERITA PIZZA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Cauliflower-crust Margherita Pizza (1)

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Sodium: 502mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 23g

3. STIR-FRIED CAULIFLOWER “RICE” BOWL  | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 277; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 212mg; Sodium: 523mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 14g

4. TRUFFLED MUSHROOM CAULIFLOWER RISOTTO | THE HEALTHY MAVEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 117; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 97mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 5g

5. SPICY TOFU SUSHI BOWL | EAT. SPIN. RUN. REPEAT.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 215mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 5g

6. LOADED “FAUX-TATO” SKINS | I BREATHE, I’M HUNGRY

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 94; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 32mg; Sodium: 190mg; Carbohydrate: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 5g

7. SPANISH CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH KALE | THE ROASTED ROOT

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 160; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 150mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 7g

8. CAULIFLOWER ‘POLENTA’ WITH MUSHROOMS AND HAZELNUTS | THE ENDLESS MEAL

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 218; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 10mg; Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 11g

9. SKINNY CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE | DAMN DELICIOUS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 229; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 30mg; Sodium: 111mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 7g

10. DAIRY-FREE LEMON PUDDING | SKINNYTASTE

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 107; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 138mg; Carbohydrate: 22g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 4g

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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