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Cauliflower Swap Recipes You’ll Love [Slideshow]

Stephany

Nov 9, 2019

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In a matter of years, cauliflower has gone from the ugly stepsister to the Cinderella of vegetables. Cauliflower’s glow up has overtaken that of the Brussel sprout, maybe because it is so versatile.

Cauliflower mashed potatoes? So yesterday. Cauliflower rice? Been there, done that. If you’re looking for a way to healthy up a recipe, you can probably do it with cauliflower.

We all know how cauliflower can mimic traditional starches such as potatoes and bread. But why stop there? Cauliflower rice is amazing for turning your favorite dishes into gluten-free, low-carb versions. It’s time to up your cauliflower game with these tasty and unexpected recipes that use cauliflower in place of just about any ingredient you can imagine.

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Cauliflower Alfredo

By now, most of us know how cauliflower can replace potatoes or rice. But what about a creamy sauce? You heard me. Cooked cauliflower becomes lusciously creamy when pureed with a little stock and flavored with garlic. Check out this recipe for Cauliflower Alfredo. You get all of the smooth creaminess of Alfredo sauce without the calories and fat.

Get the recipe for cauliflower Alfredo.

a plate of cheesy cauliflower tater tots

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Cheesy Cauliflower Tots

Tater tots are having a moment, popping up on restaurant menus near and far. Of course, many of us have never forgotten these little nuggets of crispy, crunchy deliciousness from our childhoods. Well, now there’s a way to make them a little healthier without losing any of the crunch. Not-so-secret ingredient: cauliflower, of course.

Get the recipe for cheesy cauliflower tots.

low carb gluten free cauliflower bread buns

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Cauliflower Bread Buns

When you want a burger or a sandwich without the carbs, try these cauliflower buns. Low-carb, gluten-free, and easy to make. These buns can stand up to the meatiest burger and the most substantial sandwich. And, major plus here, you don’t have to dry out the cauliflower. Major pain point, gone.

Get the recipe for cauliflower bread buns.

freshly cooked cauliflower pretzel bites

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Cauliflower Pretzel Bites

I was using a recipe for cauliflower pretzels that I thought was pretty good. But then I came across this recipe for cauliflower pretzel bites. What?! Yep, all the salty goodness of a pretzel in a bite-sized package. With cauliflower replacing the starch, these baked bites are perfect for just about any occasion.

Get the recipe for cauliflower pretzel bites.

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Stephany

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Stephany is a GR8NESS Contributing Editor who writes about pet care, CBD, stress, self care, meditation, time management, brain training, and natural remedies with a focus on the science behind it all. She has three dogs, three cats, walks half marathons, and practices yoga and powerlifting. You can often find her training her dogs or experimenting with new flavors in the kitchen.

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