These vegan cauliflower recipes will definitely make you a fan (if you weren’t one to begin with)! While being super healthy, they also pack insane flavor! You’ll get addicted to this nutritious vegetable in no time.
For more tasty recipes, see our vegan fall recipes, vegan sweet potato recipes, and vegan Thanksgiving recipes.
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BBQ Cauliflower “Chicken Wings”
It turns out that no one ever really needed chicken wings. We could have been enjoying that spicy-delicious BBQ sauce with cauliflower this whole time! Easy to make, these cauliflower wings are oven-baked and crispy and so much healthier than those chicken wings!
Cauliflower Soup with Vegan Sausages and Kale
When the weather starts to get cooler, you will want to have a hearty and healthy soup recipe in your toolkit. Creamy gluten-free cauliflower soup with kale and vegan sausage will satisfy you and warm your belly.
Spicy cauliflower florets simmer in a tomato and coconut cream sauce as an alternative to classic Indian butter chicken. Serve over steamed rice with non-dairy yogurt and some naan bread available to sop up the sauce.
There are a lot of meatless curries out there but this one really stands out. Cauliflower and chickpeas belong together as bases for the green curry paste, ginger and garlic. Bonus — you’ll get plenty of fiber from the cauliflower and protein from the chickpeas.
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings in Ginger Sauce
Need a great vegan recipe for your next game day party? Sticky sesame vegan cauliflower wings might be the best-ever stand-in for chicken wings. They might not all make it to the serving platter.
How can something made at home be easier than picking up takeout? Because meals like this Cauliflower Shawarma Bowl can be made in one big meal prep session that will take care of lunch for the whole week. Think of the cash you’ll save!
Cauliflower Schnitzel In Mushroom Sauce
Prepare yourself to be transported to the Bavarian Alps with cauliflower schnitzel with a ladle of the best mushroom gravy. Seared cauliflower steaks are breaded and baked until crunchy on the outside and perfectly tender inside. Make this for date night.
Need a break from pasta? How about a cheesy cauliflower casserole? This is lower in carbs and it is 100% dairy-free. Your vegan kids will jump for joy when they dig into the gooey cheesy sauce.
Teriyaki Cauliflower Power Bowls
Don’t you love it when everything you need to be a healthy human being is perfectly portioned in a single bowl? When it actually tastes delicious, can there be anything better? Treat yourself to this indulgence and make this Teriyaki Cauliflower Power Bowl ASAP.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower (with Garlic and Smoked Paprika)
You know the reaction home cooks get when they walk out of the kitchen carrying a steaming roast? Vegans shouldn’t be deprived of such showstopping drama. A garlic and smoked paprika whole cauliflower is worthy of that an entrance.
Kung pao is one of the most popular preparations on any Chinese food takeout menu and for good reason — it’s totally delicious! This time, let cauliflower step up and take the heat. You can fry it or bake it but no matter how you make it, deliciousness will ensue.
Gyros might be the most popular street food in the Middle East and Greece. Let’s give the gyro a healthy boost by filling pitas with generously seasoned roasted cauliflower, fresh veggies, and plant-based tzatziki.
Cauliflower Scampi in Garlic White Vine Sauce
You always hear about cauliflower replacing carbs, starches or even chicken but you never hear about it being the stand in for seafood — until now. Cauliflower Scampi can be ready in 30 minutes! Its luscious wine and garlic sauce will make you feel like you’re at a three-star bistro.
I am so excited about cauliflower hashbrowns and you will be too! Do you remember those crunchy breakfast potato patties at McDonald’s? These are a riff on that recipe without any potatoes, eggs, gluten, or fat.
Orange chicken is a pretty popular take-out dish. So why not make this yummy dish vegan with cauliflower bites that are battered, breaded, and fried in a wok or skillet? They are coated with a sticky orange glaze.
Cauliflower pops are the equivalent of tater tots only with cauliflower. These are smoother in texture than tots because the cauliflower is mashed. You will want to make a large batch because they will disappear fast.
I love sheet pan meals because they don’t require much effort or cleanup. Sheet pan fajitas fit that bill. Simply roast seasoned cauliflower, bell peppers, and onions. Serve with tortillas, avocado slices, and lemon wedges.
Making fried rice is pretty easy but making cauliflower fried rice is ridiculously easy. Pulse it in the food processor and then sauté it with a bunch of lovely veggies. Best of all, you can eat a mound of it without the slightest hint of guilt.
Tequila Lime Cauliflower Tacos
This recipe is the perfect example of kitchen wizardry. If you treat the cauliflower like it’s a protein, it will behave like a protein. Here, it’s marinated in tequila, lime and spices and then roasted. Next thing you know, it’s the star of the best taco ever.
If you don’t feel like saucing your cauliflower, why not make your cauliflower the sauce! In this Easy Vegan Broccoli Alfredo Pasta, the cauliflower is hiding in the sauce, using all of its wiles to add creaminess and vitamins to your unsuspecting dinner. We’re on to you, cauliflower.
Creamy Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
There’s a trend of mashing cauliflower and trying to pass it off as a mashed potatoes substitute. If you reject this, you’re not alone. This recipe solves the problem. There’s no reason why these two veggies can’t they work together. Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes gives you the best of both worlds.
Most people know that potatoes and leeks get along very well in a soup. On those occasions where potato has other obligations, cauliflower is more than happy to step in. You can make this healthy, dairy-free Cauliflower and Leek Soup in only 30 minutes!
Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Bites
Lemon pepper wings are a signature dish in Atlanta. These tangy, sweet, and peppery cauliflower wings will have you going back for more. And you do have to eat them with your fingers to honor the local tradition.
Moroccan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Whoever decided to cut cauliflower into cross sections and call them steaks was genius! Treat them just as you would a steak, like how this recipe seasons them with a sinfully fragrant Moroccan spice blend. Add a few lentils and some saffron rice and dinner’s ready!
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Almond Butter Dressing
What do you do with leftover cauliflower? You create a roasted cauliflower salad! Add a few other veggies and then make some tasty Almond Butter Dressing. Toss the whole thing together and you have a super economical and diet-friendly meal everyone will enjoy.
Did you know that couscous is the fasted grain to cook? It only takes 5 minutes! So while your sheet pan of spiced cauliflower and sweet potatoes are roasting for 20 minutes, you’ve got 15 minutes free. Clean your kitchen or surf the internet. It’s up to you!
When you think of creamed spinach, you picture a steak house side dish that is so packed with butter, cheese and cream that the poor spinach has been lost in the shuffle. Not here! In this lighter recipe, cauliflower creates the creamy in the spinach.
Curried Cauliflower Veggie Soup
When the weather has turned cold and you’re in the mood to curl up in front of the fireplace with a bowl full of soup, this is the recipe you should use! The warm spices of this curry and the cauliflower will keep the winds of wintertime at bay.
Cuban Cauliflower Rice and Beans
You say riced cauliflower. I say cauliflower rice. We don’t have to call anything off because it’s the same healthy ingredient. Here it is paired with beans and Cuban or Adobo seasoning to make a super side dish or a light entrée.
Sesame cauliflower is a wonderful weeknight meal for the busy home cook. You can have this meal on the table in 30 minutes! The reason this is so good is the sticky sauce that is sweet, sour, and a little spicy.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl
Let’s give roasted cauliflower a bump of protein by pairing it with homemade hummus. It’s an interesting combination that I hadn’t really thought of. Chances are good that you have most of the ingredients in your vegan pantry and fridge.
Creamy Cauliflower and Kale Soup
This soup is one way to get your kids to eat more veggies because it is so silky and tasty. It is also quick to prepare and amazingly healthy.
Sushi can take a little practice to make at home. This vegan sushi with cauliflower rice is actually not that tricky to make. And this recipe doesn’t call for any cooking.
Raw
If you haven’t tried raw cauliflower, this salad will surprise you. Not only is it colorful and delicious, but it is also packed with nutrients and has a delightful texture.
Instant Pot
Cauliflower Tikka Masala (Instant Pot)
Get out that Instant Pot — it’s Cauliflower Tikka Masala time. In only 30 minutes, you can be enjoying this vegan dream meal of cauliflower in a spicy, warm curry sauce. You may seriously want to double the recipe so you won’t be sad when there are no leftovers.
Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl (Instant Pot)
Watching your carbs? Don’t worry — you can still help yourself to this Mexican Cauliflower Rice Bowl. Seasoned riced cauliflower is the guiltless base that is kicked up with veggies, cilantro and lime. It’s a fiesta of flavors without any carb-regret.
I don’t know about you, but when I go to an Indian restaurant, Aloo Gobi, potato cauliflower curry, is a must. I’ve made it at home but now that I know you can do it in the Instant Pot, I’m even more on board. It’s a vegan and gluten-free triumph.
Bean and Cauliflower Rice Enchiladas
Not only are these Bean and Cauliflower Rice Enchiladas vegan, they’re gluten, dairy and oil-free. How do they taste, you ask? Uh, insanely good! Corn tortillas and red enchilada sauce bring an amazing depth to the simple ingredients on the inside.
Whole Roasted cauliflower in Indian Masala
There is something so dramatic about presenting a whole roasted head of cauliflower at the table. If it’s dripping with heavenly Indian Masala, be confident you’ve created an epic mealtime win. Made in the Instant Pot, just slice into this baby and serve it like it’s cake.
FAQ
It is usually recommended to blanch cauliflower in salted water for 10-20 minutes before cooking. This can help remove insects, bacteria and dirt that may be hiding in the cauliflower.
Grilling and pickling has been said to be the 2 best methods to make cauliflower taste more flavorful. My personal favorite method is marinating it in a mixture of lemon juice, salt, minced garlic and smoked paprika powder, then popping it in the oven.
40+ Easy Vegan Cauliflower Recipes (healthy!)
Ingredients
- cauliflower
- BBQ sauce
- garlic
- water
Instructions
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- Get to cooking!
I never really liked cauliflower until I went vegan. All these delicious ways to prepare it!
Going vegan does that to you, haha
the BBQ Cauliflower was really tasty
Everything looks wonderful