9 things you didn’t know you could make with cauliflower

Here are 9 things you didn’t know you could make with cauliflower and prepare to be amazed…

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that can often be forgotten. It might make a guest appearance smothered in cheese but other than that it doesn’t seem to come up much on our day-to-day menu and we don’t know why!

Cauliflower doesn't just need to be cooked on it's own, it's a surprisingly versatile ingredient that can be used in many ingenious ways. Here are 9 things we bet you didn’t know you could make with cauliflower...

Health benefits:

Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, which is good for the heart, blood pressure and kidney function. It’s an anti-inflammatory and is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, protein and fibre. It is also a good source of choline, which is good for the brain.

1. Cauliflower pizza

Get the recipe: Pinterest/the-lowcarb-diet.com

If you’re craving a pizza but trying to be healthy, cauliflower could be your perfect alternative for the base. Just blitz or grate the cauliflower head, drain any excess juice and pat down onto a pizza tray and cover with toppings. Simple!

2. Cauliflower nuggets

Get the recipe: Pinterest/honeyandfigskitchen.com

We’re going to be trying out this idea over the weekend – cauliflower nuggets. With a soft, cauliflower filling and a crisp and crunchy coating, we think these nuggets would be just delicious - with chips, of course!

3. Spicy cauliflower pakoras

Get the recipe: Spicy cauliflower pakoras

Turn your cauliflower into a spicy Indian classic – pakoras. Perfect as starters or served with rice and sag aloo for a vegetarian feast. Who needs chicken pakoras when you’ve got the tastier cauliflower version?!

4. Cauliflower mash

Get the recipe: Cauliflower mash

It’s time to give those arms a good old work out by mashing your cauliflower into a thick and creamy texture just like potato mash. Sausage and cauliflower mash for dinner tonight? The kids will never know.

5. Cauliflower tortillas

Get the recipe: Pinterest/recipegirl.com

Yes, you really can make tortilla wraps from cauliflower. It’s easier than you may think and is so much healthier for you too. Lunch just got interesting!

6. Cauliflower fritters

Get the recipe: Pinterest/clarapersis.com

These cauliflower fritters are a great way of getting the kids to try some new and exciting veggies. Add some of their favourite sweetcorn or sneak in some other veggies like spinach or broccoli to make these fritters even more nutritious.

7. Cauliflower rice

Get the recipe: Cauliflower rice

Have you ever made cauliflower rice before? It’s a low-carb, low-calorie alternative to your average rice or pasta. It’s so simple to make – all you need is a food processor!

8. Cauliflower bread

Get the recipe: Pinterest/chocolatechillimango.com "Cauliflower bread?", we hear you say. Yes, you’ve read this correctly, you can actually turn that seemingly boring white veggie into bread. Another great way to sneak veggies into your kids diet without them knowing. Mwahaha…

9. Chocolate cauliflower cake

Get the recipe: Pinterest/84thand3rd.com

Now, we bet you didn’t know that you could make cake with cauliflower! This has to one of our favourite ways to use this versatile vegetable. The cauliflower gives the sponge a lighter texture - and don't worry, it doesn't taste like veg!

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies