38 Cauliflower Recipes to Try with Dinner Tonight

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38 Cauliflower Recipes to Try with Dinner Tonight1/38 Buffalo Bites Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Low-carb cauliflower Buffalo bites cook up fast in the air fryer, making them an easy snack or side dish. I serve them with a flavorful dip made with cottage cheese that’s packed with protein compared to most dips. My teenagers happily eat their veggies with this recipe. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 203 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 1470mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars,

1g fiber), 8g protein

1g fiber), 8g protein. Learn how to store cauliflower the right way. 2/38 Cauliflower Dill Kugel 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy cauliflower and kugel, so it made sense to combine the two into one special dish. The ricotta cheese adds a distinctive creaminess and lightness. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 289 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 3/38 Cauliflower Alfredo Test

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this quick and healthy cauliflower Alfredo sauce on any kind of pasta. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 371 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. 4/38 Mediterranean Cauliflower 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted a recipe I received from a friend to make this delicious—and deliciously

different—cauliflower dish

different—cauliflower dish. It’s prepared quickly in a skillet and uses only a handful of ingredients. What a great way to take ordinary cauliflower to a whole new level! —Valerie Smith, Aston, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 86 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 5/38 Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my

favorite recipes because it is customizable

favorite recipes because it is customizable. If there’s a vegetarian in the family, leave out the bacon. You can also add your favorite veggies. —Stefanie Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 254 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 high-fat meat. Haven’t made cauliflower rice before? Check out our step-by-step instructions for how to make cauliflower rice. 6/38 Cauliflower Breadsticks 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Breadsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These grain-free, cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables instead of flour. Serve them with your favorite marinara sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 66 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat. 7/38 Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I couldn’t shake my mashed potato habit—until I tried mashed cauliflower with a similar

consistency

consistency. I started making my own, and my family loves it. —Meredith Howard, Franklin, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 154 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 8/38 General Tso’s Cauliflower 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved General Tso’s Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of kick. General Tso’s cauliflower is a fun alternative to the

I often serve it with crackers on the side

classic chicken dish.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup with 1 cup rice: 584 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1628mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. 9/38 Cauliflower Ceviche 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Ceviche Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My 87-year-old mom showed me how to make this delicious vegetarian recipe that tastes so much like seafood ceviche. I often serve it with crackers on the side. —Beatriz Barranco, El Paso, Texas Nutrition Facts:

3/4 cup: 129 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. 10/38 Roast Cauliflower with Pepperocini 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I never really enjoyed cauliflower but was determined to like it. I tweaked this recipe for many years and finally found an excellent mix of flavors and ingredients. —Hannah Hicks, Marina del Rey, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 122 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g

sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 11/38 Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been living in Chicago for many years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 80 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0

protein. 12/38 Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Try these savory bites for a kickin’ appetizer that’s tasty and healthy, too! —Emily Tyra, Traverse City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/3 cup: 39 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 13/38 Cauliflower Potato Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower Potato Salad Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Cauliflower in potato salad?

From the Recipe Creator: Cauliflower in potato salad? You bet, along with carrots, olives and other yummy surprises. —Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 61 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 14/38 Cheesy Cauliflower Soup 8 Reviews Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family.

Cheese adds flavor and heartiness to this one, which is my own recipe

Cheese adds flavor and heartiness to this one, which is my own recipe. —Ruth Worden, Mossena, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 274 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. 15/38 Grilled Cauliflower Wedges 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side is incredibly easy, yet is packed with flavor and looks like a dish from a five-star restaurant. The grill leaves the cauliflower cooked but crisp, and the red pepper flakes add bite. —Carmel Hall,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 57 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/38 Garlic Mashed Cauliflower 6 Reviews Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I order cauliflower mash every time we visit our favorite restaurant. Lucky us; one night, I figured out how to make it at home. It was so easy! —Jean Keiser, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 74 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

4g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/38 Cauliflower Pizza Crust 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make your next pizza night a little healthier with this recipe. The herbs and cheese add a ton of flavor to the pizza crust! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 71 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g

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