15 Flavorful Cauliflower Recipes For The Summer!

Cauliflower is such a simple vegetable, that can be spiced up and baked in endless variations! Just look at the trending cauliflower wings, or cauliflower rice, chips, or as a pizza crust.

How cool, right? To give you some inspiration for the summer, here are 15 recipes from the Food Monster App where cauliflower is the main ingredients – so you can eat something truly delicious, either as a starter, or a full meal!

1. Crunchy Cashew Asian Cauliflower Rice Salad

This Crunchy Cashew Asian Cauliflower Rice Salad is bursting with the wonderful flavors of ginger, cumin, coriander, and lime, which makes it perfect for summer and actually throughout the year!

2. Roasted Purple Cauliflower with Kale Pesto 

Just look at this beautiful Roasted Purple Cauliflower with Kale Pesto! Roasted cauliflower is always a winner, so purple roasted cauliflower is even better! This colorful veg is enhanced by the zesty kale pesto its served with for some great flavors.

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3. Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower 

Keep it simple with this oven-roasted side dish. Cauliflower florets are tossed in an irresistible sweet and spicy marinade and baked until tender. Try these delicious Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower this summer for an extra yummy treat!

4. Pesto Roasted Potatoes and Cauliflower 

Tender potatoes and cauliflower florets are tossed in oil and salt, baked, and then coated in a flavorful pesto marinade to make these irresistible Pesto Roasted Potatoes and Cauliflower!

5. Cauliflower Salad With Roasted Almonds and Brazil Nut Parmesan 

Check out this Cauliflower Salad With Roasted Almonds and Brazil Nut Parmesan! The perfect side salad for your barbecue, or as a main dish if you’re craving something lighter one day.

6. Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks

Who doesn’t love wings? You’re gonna fall head over heels for these Buffalo Cauliflower Steaks this summer, and so are all the other people at the barbecue! Crispy, crunchy goodness!

7. Roasted Cauliflower With Tomatoes and Capers

This Roasted Cauliflower With Tomatoes and Capers dish couldn’t be simpler to make, but it tastes like a dream. It’s a perfect dish to welcome you home with caramelized cauliflower and tomatoes and with the most delicious sauce!

8. Cauliflower BBQ Chips

Each little crunchy morsel is ready to be eaten straight from the oven, full of all the flavor and satisfying crunch you would want in a BBQ chip. These Cauliflower BBQ Chips are the most perfectly flavored snacks for any day of the week!

9. Curried Potato, Cauliflower, and Broccoli Salad 

This Curried Potato, Cauliflower, and Broccoli Salad is a great way to get more vegetables in your diet. The sauce in this dish is very unique and combines the creaminess of vegan mayonnaise, the bright flavor of mango chutney, and a kick from the curry powder.

10. Spicy Cauliflower Fritters

These Spicy Cauliflower Fritters are bound to become your new summer favorite, and whenever you’re craving a snack! Quick and easy to make, and totally addictive!

11. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Adzuki Beans and Garlic Dressing 

These Roasted Cauliflower Steaks With Adzuki Beans and Garlic Dressing are super flavorful! They are mixed with garlicky oil, sprinkled with pepper, and then topped with hearty Adzuki beans.

12. Teriyaki-Style Roasted Cauliflower 

This Teriyaki-Style Roasted Cauliflower is the perfect accompaniment to rice, noodles, or whatever else you desire as a dish! Super delicious and so easy to make.

13. Curried Nutty Cauliflower Salad 

This Curried Nutty Cauliflower Salad is perfect to eat on warm days! Cauliflower is roasted in the oven until tender then dressed in a tangy and sweet vinaigrette.

14. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Swiss Chard 

This Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Swiss Chard is a healthier take on the classic comfort food! Creamy potatoes are infused with garlic, leeks, and fresh chard, tempted yet?

15. Warm and Creamy Miso Cauliflower Dip 

A Warm and Creamy Miso Cauliflower Dip that is the perfect dip to your favorite veggies and chips! Miso pairs very well with the mild, creamy, nutty flavor of the cauliflower.

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