From cauliflower pizza crust to cauliflower wings, there is nothing cauliflower can't do at this point. Cauliflower is the most versatile vegetable that never tastes so good! It is hearty, satisfying, and healthy, and it is an ideal substitute for meat, starches, and dairy products.
As the cruciferous vegetable continues to become more and more popular, it is clear that we can't get enough of cauliflower. From gluten-free to vegan friendly, there are many healthy comfort food alternatives with cauliflower recipes.
What Is Cauliflower?
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is in the same family as broccoli, kale, and cabbage. Cauliflower is an easy vegetable to add into your diet. They can be enjoyed raw, saute, steam, puree, mashed, and roast. The possibilities are endless.
The perfectly ripe cauliflower offers a little nutty and a slightly sweet taste with a crunchy texture, making cauliflower the perfect addition to many recipes.
Some of my favorite vegan cauliflower recipes includes whole roasted cauliflower, cauliflower wings, and cauliflower pizza crust.
How To Pick The Perfect Cauliflower?
The perfectly ripe cauliflower is firm and tightly closed with no dark spots or discoloration. The white-colored variety should have a very pale or ivory.
The brown spots on the head cauliflower are caused by oxidation. The longer you store the cauliflower, the more brown spot there will be. But the good news is you can still cook with this cauliflower as long as the spots have turned a dark color or have a mushy texture. If you want to remove the brown spots, you can simply use a knife and scrape off the brown areas or trim.
Health Benefits Of Eating Cauliflower
Cauliflower is not only delicious, but they are nutritious as well.
- Excellent source of fiber. One cup of cauliflower contains 3 grams of fiber.
- It contains almost every vitamin and mineral that you need.
- Low in calories. One cup of raw cauliflower is only 25 calories!
- Great source of antioxidants. With the orange and purple cauliflower varieties having higher antioxidants than regular white cauliflower.
- Cauliflowers are a low carb alternative to grains and legumes.
All the reasons why you need to add cauliflower into your diet and make some delicious cauliflower recipes in your kitchen. To give you some inspiration, here is a list of vegan cauliflower recipes that you can make at home. Some could be perfect healthier alternatives to your favorite food.
30 + Best Vegan Cauliflower Recipes
Appetizer & Side Dish
Curried Cauliflower soup
The most delicious curried cauliflower soup made of good-for-your-health vegetables. It’s vegan, gluten-free and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Vegan Cauliflower Turmeric Soup
A healthy and healing Turmeric Cauliflower Soup made in the Instant Pot. This vegan & gluten free soup is so easy to make, and the result is creamy, satisfying goodness you will not want to stop eating!
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup
Simple and delicious, this cauliflower soup uses cashews for an ultra creamy base that combines beautifully with sautéed onion, garlic, celery and carrot, to create a luscious and healthy fusion of flavor!
Mashed Potatoes "Cauliflower"
This Mashed Cauliflower recipe is creamy, delicious, and easy to make in just 30 minutes. It is keto-friendly, and only six net carbs and 145 calories per serving.
Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings
These sweet, crispy, addictive Vegan Gluten-free Teriyaki Cauliflower Wings make for a healthy and delicious snack, meal, or party food. Kid-friendly too!
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
These air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are golden crispy and coated in buttery hot sauce, just like traditional chicken wings. And not to mention, they are vegan and gluten-free friendly appetizer that you can make within 30 minutes!
Cauliflower And Potato Soup
Cauliflower and Potato Soup is satisfying, smooth and creamy. Using potatoes to provide a creamy texture, this soup is extremely nutritious, vegan and quick and easy to make. Ideal for a healthy lunch or dinner, this soup will become a new family favourite. Serve with some crusty bread for a hearty and comforting meal.
Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh
Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh ~ a twist on Middle Eastern cracked wheat salad, made low carb and gluten free with cauliflower rice. It's a healthy vegan salad.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Gastrique Sauce
You'll love this copycat whole Roasted Cauliflower with Gastrique Sauce recipe, especially if you're vegan or gluten-free. It's impressive enough for a date night.
Roasted Cauliflower Steak
These easy roasted cauliflower “steaks” are seasoned to perfection and are ready in 30 minutes! The perfect side dish to any meal!
Main Course
Vegan Cauliflower Curry
Easy and quick recipe for a super comforting, rich and spicy vegan curry, which is gluten and coconut free too and goes amazingly well with basmati or thai rice!
Vegan Cauliflower lentil Loaf
A hearty plant-based dinner idea that will satisfy even meat-eaters! A Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf that mimics the classic meatloaf with no meat, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free! Get all your protein and veggies in this healthy recipe!
Vegan Cauliflower Scampi
This Cauliflower Scampi in Lemon Garlic White Wine Sauce needs only a handful of ingredients and is ready in less than 30 minutes. It's a weeknight winner!
Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Fried Rice
This healthy vegan cauliflower fried rice is so good, so easy, so healthy, so filling! If you’re craving fried rice, this is the perfect, healthy, vegan alternative to the classic Asian dish.
Smoky Cauliflower Tacos
Cauliflower tacos with chickpeas are smoky and packed full of flavor. These easy gluten free vegan tacos are going to be your new favorite dinner recipe in no time!
Gochujiang Cauliflower Tacos
Delicious vegan gochujang-tahini marinated cauliflower that makes for a perfect crispy combo! Top with avocados, red onions, corn and lime juice for a delicious weeknight dinner that's ready in no time!
Aloo Gobi
Classic Indian side-dish Aloo Gobi is made with potato, cauliflower and basic spices. Vegan, gluten-free, one-pot super simple dish gets ready in under 30 minutes and goes well with any flatbread.
Vegan Butter Chicken (Roasted Cauliflower)
This easy Vegan Butter Chicken is made with roasted cauliflower instead of chicken! The cauliflower is made in a rich and delicious tomato cream sauce. It's a tasty vegan version of the popular Indian curry that's full of flavor and ready in just 20 minutes.
Vegan Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto
Vegan risotto made with cauliflower rice is a cinch to make. It's a perfect addition to your Meatless Monday menu.
Vegan Cauliflower Masala
If you a fan of Cauliflower and Indian curry, you are in for a treat today because I am sharing one of the easiest and tastiest Cauliflower masala recipes you can prepare.
General Tso's Cauliflower
This General Tso's Cauliflower is sweet and spicy, deep fried cauliflower chunks further tossed in deliciously quick and easy General Tso sauce recipe, which is vegetarian cousin of famous North American Chinese takeout menu dish Orange Chicken- the best vegan General Tso recipe.
Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Casserole
This veggie-loaded Vegan Cauliflower Casserole is layered with ooey-gooey cheese, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and then baked to perfection. It's easy and delicious!
Cauliflower Rice
An easy, step-by-step tutorial on how to make perfect fresh or frozen cauliflower rice (keto rice!) to use in all your favorite recipes.
All Vegetable Shephards Pie (No Beans Here)
This 4 pound Shepherds Pie is a sure crowd pleaser, no beans and full of veggies with a special cheesy surprise.
Vegan Chilli Con Carne
You've heard of cauliflower rice, how about cauliflower mince? This veggie-packed vegan chilli con carne packs smokey, spicey and that classic chilli chew into every bite.
Air Fryer Gluten Free + Vegan Chicken & Waffles
Comforting American soul food made healthy and plant-based! This Gluten-Free Vegan Chicken & Waffles recipe is not only a meatless wonder, but allergy-free, oil-free, made with crispy air fried cauliflower "chicken" and fresh, fluffy, homemade waffles. Serve it with maple syrup and maybe some hot sauce for an ultimate treat!
Vegan Crunch Wrap
A perfect Vegan Crunch wrap recipe, that is different from the usual flavors as it is filled with creamiest butter cauliflower curry, rice, and crunchy fresh salad. It is a perfect Indian flavor vegan crunch wrap that is creamy, spicy, crunchy and so so flavorful.
Dessert & Snack
Vegan Cauliflower Crackers
Crisp and crunchy cauliflower crackers - a great healthy snacks for people with food sensitivities. Enjoy these gluten free vegan cauliflower chips with spreads, dips, soups, or plain.
Chocolate Cauliflower Ice Lollies
What do you get when you mix together some veggies and cacao powder?
Sauce
Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
If you miss cheese, you need to give this vegan cauliflower cheese recipe a try! It’s got the perfect cheesy texture and flavor and you can eat it as a dip, mix it with pasta, or drizzle it over veggies. It’s oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and it’s ready to eat in 30 minutes!
Vegan Cauliflower Walnut Meat Sauce
Cauliflower and walnut crumbles are seasoned, baked and smothered in zesty tomato sauce to make this veganized version of spaghetti with meat sauce.
Cauliflower Cashew Alfredo Sauce
Simple and light 30-minutes Vegan Fettuccine Alfredo sauce recipe is perfectly creamy, cheesy and rich. The cauliflower cashew Alfredo sauce will blow your mind!
I hope you have enjoyed these vegan cauliflower recipes. Which one are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comment below! And if you tried any of the vegan cauliflower recipes, I would love to know how it turn out.
