These low-carb cauliflower recipes are the ultimate low-carb hack you need.
by Sidney Yang–Updated May 1, 2021
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By Sidney Yang
Updated May 1, 2021
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Low-Carb Cauliflower Recipes – Cauliflower is the ultimate low-carb ingredient hack you need. Indeed, cauliflower is considered by many as the greatest low-carb vegetable ever because it is full of vitamin C and its 4% only amount of carbs. It can even fit into a keto diet! Here are 8 low-carb recipes using cauliflower as a base to enrich your carb-free cooking repertoire. Enjoy!
8 Low-Carb Cauliflower Recipes
1. Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Butter Sauce
A lovely low carb side - Crisp, tender, and SO delicious, this is your new favorite way to eat cauliflower.
Ingredients:
- 1 head of cauliflower
- Fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups (1l) vegetable or chicken stock, more or less, depending on the size of the cauliflower
- 1/3 cup (70)g melted butter
- Fresh cracked pepper
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2. Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
Super nutritious and ready in 15 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small and rinsed
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small and rinsed
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 yellow or white onion, diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups (1.5l) vegetable broth
- 1 (15oz – 420g) can diced tomatoes, drained (or 4 tomatoes, diced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian dried herbs
- A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving
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3. Cauliflower fried rice
This hearty low carb cauliflower fried rice is brimming with textures and flavor. A nutritious blend of cauliflower, bell peppers, garlic, onion and smoked sausage is tossed with spices for a downright delicious dinner ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cauliflower head, cut into small florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 9 ounces smoked sausage, sliced (not ground sausage)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- /4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped
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4. Roasted Cauliflower steaks
Few ingredients, big payoff! These low carb cauliflower steaks are brushed with a mixture of olive oil, garlic and italian herbs, then roasted in the oven to crisp-tender perfection. Serve them with a smokey barbecue sauce for a toothsome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients:
- One cauliflower head
- Olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Italian herb mix
- Fresh thyme
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5. Brown Butter Garlic Cauliflower Foil Packets
Quick, easy and healthy - A full low carb meal with zero clean-up.
Ingredients:
- 1 cauliflower head, broken down into florets and rinsed
- 5 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 or 2 teaspoons dried garlic, optional
- 1 or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/3 cup brown butter or ghee
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
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6. Stuffed Whole Cauliflower with Ground Beef and Cheese
A complete meal, healthy and full of flavors. This stuffed whole cauliflower makes for an incredible low-carb dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients:
- 1 large cauliflower head
- 1 lb (500g) ground beef
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 lbs (500g) tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 sprig of flat parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Smoked paprika, to taste
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup (150ml) vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan
- Breadcrumbs
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7. Low Carb Parmesan Cauliflower Fried Rice
This versatile cauliflower fried rice perfectly mimics a classic fried rice but each spoonful is packed with fresh vegetables. It’s so rich and delicious, you won’t believe it’s grain-free!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 head raw cauliflower
- 8 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2/3 cup (80g) diced red pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (50ml) dry white wine
- 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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8. Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole
This loaded cauliflower casserole is a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes, but far more flavorful! It offers the same texture with significantly fewer calories and carbs, and a much bigger dose of fiber and vitamin C!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tomato, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
- 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
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