You’re probably familiar with cauliflower as it is a popular low-carb swap for traditional rice. But cauliflower is also packed with fiber and rich in vitamins C, K and B6. And the low-calorie ingredient doesn’t need to be relegated to a boring side dish — it’s great for making healthy takes on classic comfort foods like pizza, pasta and stir-fries. Here, 12 delicious recipes to try now.
1. CAULIFLOWER CRUST | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 200; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 72mg; Sodium: 337mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 14g
2. BAKED “CHEESY” CAULIFLOWER | THE HEALTHY MAVEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 131; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 47mg; Sodium: 129mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 11g
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. 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
5. CAULIFLOWER-CRUSTED SPINACH FETA PIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 136; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 330mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 13g
6. JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER MUFFINS | I BREATHE I’M HUNGRY
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 110; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 51mg; Sodium: 266mg; Carbohydrate: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 8g
7. LOADED CAULIFLOWER BAKE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
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
8. ONE-PAN LOADED CAULIFLOWER NACHOS | FIT FOODIE FINDS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 380; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 354mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 27g
9. SPANISH CAULIFLOWER RICE WITH KALE | THE ROASTED ROOT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 280; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 129mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 13g
10. CAULIFLOWER HUMMUS | OH MY VEGGIES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 142; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 41mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 5g
11. BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER BITES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 129; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 195mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 7g
12. CAULIFLOWER & GNOCCHI MAC N CHEESE | LOVE AND ZEST
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 287; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 474mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 12g