The wide range of cauliflower recipes out there—from tossing it in buffalo sauce for game day or grating it into dough for pizza night—prove one thing for sure: The crunchy florets are cool these days. Whatever gets you eating it, we’re here for it, because this versatile veggie deserves all the hype it gets.
Cauliflower has a mild flavor, making it perfect to toss into all kinds of recipes. It’s also hydrating, Sammi Brondo, MS, RD, CDN, a New York–based registered dietitian, tells SELF. For starters, it’s made up of 92% water, so it can help you replenish your fluids on days when it’s hot or you’re not feeling well, Brondo says. What’s more, it’s rich in nutrients: Cauliflower is packed with vitamin K, a fat-soluble micronutrient that encourages healthy blood clotting. It also rivals oranges in vitamin C content, which helps your body fight off infections. Toss one cup of cauliflower into a stir-fry and you’ll nearly meet your recommended daily allowance for the vitamin, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
If you’ve been sticking to the same buffalo cauliflower wing recipe for parties though, it might be time to shake it up a bit. There’s nothing wrong with having a favorite go-to way to prep the veggie, but there are a whole bunch of other ways to use it. So why not try something new, like tossing the florets in a sweet and spicy glaze or baking them in creamy mac and cheese?
There are just so many ideas out there for cooking this all-star veggie. We’ve pulled together 30 cauliflower recipes for you to test out, whether you’re making a spread for game day, cooking for a holiday celebration, or simply prepping your meals for the upcoming week. Check out the options below; you’ll be thrilled with what these florets can do.
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