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27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower Tonight

This cruciferous vegetable is a chameleon in the kitchen. From hummus to creamy soup or a fun take on vegetarian wings, it can be (almost) anything you want it to be.
27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower Tonight

Cauliflower is a superstar vegetarian ingredient that comes into season in late-summer and fall. And there are dozens of ways to eat it beyond salad, from gluten-free pizza crust, to rice and creamy hummus. Here are just a few of our favourite cauliflower recipes.

Kung Pao Cauliflower Stir-Fry

You won't even miss the meat in this weeknight stir-fry. Get this kung pao cauliflower stir-fry recipe.

Cauliflower stir-fry over rice.Photo, Erik Putz.

Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi And Chickpeas With Coconut Raita

This plant-based Indian-inspired sheet pan dinner requires both minimal prep and clean up! Get our Aloo Gobi recipe.

Sheet Pan Aloo Gobi And Chickpeas With Coconut Raita on round white platePhoto, Carmen Cheung.

Cauliflower Chickpea Wraps

Hot Tip: This roasted vegetable wrap also makes a great portable picnic dish. Get our cauliflower chickpea wraps recipe.

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overhead shot of a whole wheat wrap open-face with white sauce, spinach, red pepper slices, and roasted cauliflower and chickpeasPhoto, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Cauliflower Farro Bowl

With hearty lentils, farro and cauliflower, and a fresh lemon-tahini dressing, this bowl will give you the energy you need to get through the day. Get this cauliflower farro bowl recipe.

cauliflower farro bowlPhoto, Erik Putz.

“Cheesy” Vegan Broccoli And Cauliflower Bites

These dairy-free veggies make a great appetizer or side. The "cheesy" flavour comes from nutritional yeast. Get this cheesy vegan broccoli and cauliflower bites recipe.

cheesy vegan broccoli and cauliflower bitesPhoto, Erik Putz.

Mint Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Swap bulgur for cauliflower in this refreshing side salad. Get this mint cauliflower tabbouleh recipe.

cauliflower tabbouleh on a green table clothPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Roasted Cauliflower And Leek Pasta

Penne rigate tossed with cream, parmesan, herbs and roasted veggies is comfort food that’ll put a smile on your face. Get this roasted cauliflower and leek pasta recipe.

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Roasted cauliflower and leek pasta with cream; whole-grain mustard; white balsamic vinegar and parmesan in a white serving bowl(Photo: Erik Putz)

Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice

Next time you’re making chicken fried rice, ditch the rice. Cauliflower that’s been broken up in a food processor has similar texture to the grain. Get this chicken fried cauliflower rice recipe.

Chicken fried cauliflower ricePhoto, Erik Putz.

Cauliflower Mash

Boiled cauliflower might have a bad rep, but when it’s done properly, it can change your life. To make our saucy shiraz shepherd’s pie more heart-healthy, we boiled cauliflower with potatoes to make a creamy mash topper. Get this cauliflower mash recipe.

27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower TonightPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Cauliflower Tacos

Hearty roasted cauliflower, crisp vegetables and creamy avocado make the vegetarian version of Taco Tuesday a winner, hands-down. Get this cauliflower tacos recipe.

Cauliflower tacos on corn tortillas topped with fresh cilantro; coleslaw mix; fresh lime; avocados next to a bowl of sliced limes and cilantro for a post on an easy cauliflower taco recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

A cozy fall soup you can serve as a starter, or pair with a crisp green salad for a light meal. Get this roasted cauliflower soup recipe.

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Roasted Cauliflower soup topped with yogurt, then pepitas and toasted tortillas in a white bowl.(Photography: Sian Richards. Food styling: Ashley Denton. Prop Styling: Jen Evans.)

Beet and Cauliflower Hummus

Don’t let the colour fool you. This hummus is full of cauliflower goodness, and makes for a savoury snack your guests will love. Get this beet and cauliflower hummus recipe.

Beet hummus recipePhoto, Erik Putz.

Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

For a vegetarian twist on chicken wings, toss some roasted cauliflower in your favourite sauce for a tasty treat. Get this Buffalo cauliflower wings recipe.

27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower Tonight

Nigella Lawson’s Spiced Cauliflower And Chickpea Salad

The domestic goddess herself shared this recipe from her book, Simply Nigella. Get this spiced cauliflower and chickpea salad recipe (and watch her take our Egg-Timer Quiz).

Nigella Lawson's spiced cauliflower and chickpea saladKeiko Oikawa.

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Use cauliflower for this zesty tabbouleh. All you have to do is whirl it in the food processor until it looks like rice. Get this cauliflower tabbouleh recipe.

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Cauliflower tabboulehPhoto, Sian Richards.

Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious base for a dippable snack or party appetizer. Get this cauliflower hummus recipe.

Cauliflower hummusPhoto, Sian Richards.

Easy Curried Cauliflower

The cauliflower is just as good at soaking up the spicy curry as meat! Get this easy curried cauliflower recipe.

27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower TonightRoberto Caruso

Madhur Jaffrey’s Spicy Cauliflower Omelette

Served with toast or crusty bread and a salad, these omelets from Jaffrey’s cookbook, Vegetarian India, make a lovely light lunch or supper. Get this cauliflower omelette recipe.

Madhur Jaffrey's spicy cauliflower omelettePhoto, Jonathan Gregson.

Cauliflower Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A wacky but delicious take on everyone’s favourite sandwich. Get this cauliflower grilled cheese recipe.

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Cauliflower grilled cheese sandwichPhoto, Sian Richards.

Cod And Caper Parcels With Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Roasted cauliflower and grapes on one pan, cod parcels with lemon, capers and butter on the other. It’s the perfect blend of flavours for easy entertaining. Get this cod parcels with roasted cauliflower salad recipe.

Cod and caper parcels with roasted cauliflower saladPhoto, Sian Richards.

Whole-Roasted Cauliflower

Whole roasted cauliflower is a beautiful dish, and it’s also super easy to make. Get this whole-roasted cauliflower recipe.

roasted cauliflower with tomato-pepper saucePhoto, Erik Putz.

Cauliflower ’Rice’

Cauliflower florets transform into cauliflower "rice" with a quick whir of the food processor. Replace white rice in your dishes with our nutrient-dense alternative. Get this cauliflower rice recipe.

27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower TonightPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Cauliflower, Pistachio And Pomegranate Pearl Couscous

Each colourful bite packs a punch of nutty flavour. Mixed with sweet pomegranate seeds and florets of golden-roasted cauliflower, this vegetarian dish is a crowd-pleaser. Get this cauliflower, pistachio and pomegranate pearl couscous recipe.

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Cauliflower, Pistachio And Pomegranate Pearl Couscous on a white plate with a fork resting in it next to a pinch bowl of pomegranate seeds and a glass of water(Photo: Sian Richards)

Cauliflower Pizza Dough

We turned cauliflower into a gluten-free pizza crust with a little help from eggs, cheese and spices. Sprinkled with your favourite toppings, it’s a fabulous substitute any pizza lover will enjoy. Get this cauliflower pizza dough recipe.

27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower TonightPhoto, Roger Deveau.

Cauliflower-Garlic Sauté

A tender-crisp dish that’s perfect for fall. Loaded with flavour, this 10-minute side comes together with ease. Get this cauliflower-garlic sauté recipe.

27 Delicious Ways To Cook Cauliflower TonightPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Cauliflower Pilaf

In this dish, meaty eggplant steaks get paired with fluffy cauliflower rice, pomegranate and crunchy pepitas. Get this cauliflower pilaf recipe.

Eggplant steaks with cauliflower pilafPhoto, Sian Richards.

Apricot Pistachio Salmon With Roasted Cauliflower

For those nights you’re craving sweet and savoury, opt for baked salmon fillets with golden florets of roasted cauliflower. Get this apricot pistachio salmon with roasted cauliflower recipe.

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Apricot pistachio salmon with roasted cauliflowerPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Watch: How to make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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