15 Healthy Cauliflower Recipes Disguised as Comfort Food

Super palatable and versatile,  is easily one of the most well-liked vegetables. You can prepare it a variety of ways, whether you want to grill it whole, turn into a  grain alternative as a meal base, or as a flavorful stir-fry main. It also happens to be the anchor ingredient in plenty of cold-weather favorites, from comforting soups to sides. And lucky for us, it's chock-full of healthy ingredients. 

Aside from being grain-free and low in calories,  alone has 73% daily value of vitamin C, 11% DV of fiber, and 9% DV of omega-3 fatty acids, among other important vitamins and minerals. Since it's both a foodie favorite and something that even the pickiest of eaters and green produce averse will happily devour, we're spotlighting 15  below. In fact, they're so delicious it's hard to believe they're healthy (they are, we promise). Scroll through to see which one looks tastiest to you and then get cooking.

Vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and Paleo, this healthy cauliflower stuffing is going to get you in the mood for fall. It has all the yummy flavors of traditional Thanksgiving stuffing, but it's made from almost all veggies, making it a lot more healthy. And though you should definitely keep this recipe from  handy when the holiday sneaks up on us, it's also just a delicious side dish to accompany your weeknight mains. 

If you want a filling, warm salad that won't leave you hangry, try this pistachio and cauliflower recipe from . You just roast the cauliflower florets with some olive oil, salt, and pepper. Once they're golden-brown, you throw them in a saucepan to sauté with some garlic and lemon juice. Next up, make the dukkah, which is basically just ground up pistachios with coriander, cumin, sesame, and chili. For the salad, add sliced nectarines, avocado, and mind. 

Next time you're having some serious cravings for fried rice but you still want to be healthy, try this recipe from . It's vegetarian and gluten-free, but you'll want in on this regardless of whether you have any dietary restrictions or not. It's full of healthy ingredients like protein-rich cashews and edamame, ginger, green onions, garlic, carrots, and, of course, cauliflower. 

Inspired by buffalo chicken wings, these buffalo roasted cauliflower florets from are a serious crowd-pleaser. Serve them up with the blue cheese dip to balance out the extra kick of spice. This yummy appetizer dip only requires about 10 minutes of your hands-on time, too, so you won't have to spend too much time in the kitchen. 

This cauliflower shawarma wrap recipe is a game-changer, especially if you love Meditteranean flavors—the tahini yogurt sauce is the cherry on top. This delicious recipe from  is worth a save for those busy weeknight meals or last-minute lunches since it's so easy to whip up after a long day. 

Introducing your new favorite appetizer, side dish, and movie night snack. The trick to this charred cauliflower recipe from  is to partially cook the head by steaming it and then char it under a broiler. The smoky flavors are unforgettable, especially when paired with the garlicky tahini dipping sauce. Whether that means entertaining guests, you're going to want to make this recipe on repeat. 

If you love the idea of charred cauliflower and want a few recipe options that prepare it this way, here's another delicious one from . With this recipe, you'll roast them until they're a little past golden-brown for an extra-crispy texture and slightly smoky taste. Then douse the cauliflower steaks in an aromatic chimichurri sauce. In total, one serving is just 106 calories. 

This beautiful, colorful cauliflower salad from  is as photogenic as it is tasty and healthy. Complete with chopped radicchio, scallions, parsley, spicy chickpeas, cauliflower florets, and a light mustard lemon dressing, this is a meal you'll want over and over again. It's smoky, spicy crispy, tender, and citrusy all at once.  

Who says that cauliflower is only good enough to be a side dish? This roasted cauliflower recipe from  will convince you to put it under the main spotlight, especially considering how beautifully it can be presented. The cauliflower is super easy to roast, while the romesco sauce might require a bit more attention (and it's so worth it). It has a delightful red pepper flavor, made even more delicious by the paprika, garlic, almonds, and chili flakes. 

Do you love spicy Korean wings? How about lettuce cups? Then try this cauliflower recipe from  for the best of both worlds. They're super big in flavor, very filling, and also easy to customize if you want to tone this up or down at all. Enjoy it as your main, serve it up as an appetizer, or eat them for a quick lunch. 

This pretty cauliflower hummus bowl from  will fill you up on all the right things. Though it looks and tastes like a beautiful gourmet meal, it's actually pretty simple to make at home. You just need chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne, mint, carrots, and some fresh ground pepper. You decide whether you want to pick up some hummus and za'atar from the supermarket or if you want to make it from scratch. 

Prefer your cauliflower in liquid form? Try this cauliflower soup recipe from . It has the perfect balance of flavors, complete with musky cauliflowers and rich, sweet caramelized onions, along with citrusy, refreshing lemon and aromatic rosemary. It's creamy and satisfying without being overpowering. 

Spicy, cheesy, crispy… What else could we ask for in a veggie-based dish? This roasted cauliflower recipe from  is simply delicious. Even better, she includes a corresponding recipe for homemade tahini ranch, making all your dipping dreams come true in one bite.

Here's another delicious plant bowl recipe from . It comes complete with hardy sweet potatoes, grilled zucchini, roasted cauliflower, avocado, and crispy pita. Make it for lunch when you need to power through a busy afternoon.

These twice-baked potatoes from  are stuffed with cauliflower florets and chickpeas and then doused in a tangy spicy buffalo sauce. Pack one for lunch, eat it for dinner on a busy weeknight, or enjoy it as a side dish alongside your protein main. vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will come back for seconds, so make sure you have enough to go around. 

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