Once the vegetable our moms would have to beg us to try ("just a bite!"), today, we can't get enough of cauliflower. It practically defines the word versatile: it's a great stand-in to help make comfort foods healthier, but still tastes delicious on its own. We can't help but think if our 8-year-old selves had encountered cauliflower as a pizza (or covered in Parmesan) we probably would have come around a lot sooner. For some tempting recipes (and more), click through.
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Cauliflower Pizza Bites
Healthier pizza that's also easier to pack? We're in.
Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad With Peanut Butter Sauce
Take cauliflower rice to the next level by simmering it in coconut milk.
Maple Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower obsession, meet our hot sauce obsession.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Only cauliflower could make what is essentially a bowl of veggies into a comfort food.
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting cauliflower in the oven caramelizes it, giving it an irresistible and savory crunch.
Curried Cauliflower Fritters
Everything tastes good as a pancake. Cauliflower is no exception.
Mini Cauliflower Pizzas
We love you, bread, but we'd like to see other people.
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
In our book, this is pretty much the definition of "comfort food."
Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich
You definitely won't miss the meat when you're eating this hearty sandwich.
Cauliflower Lasagna
Yep, cauliflower noodles are a thing. And we want some.
Cauliflower Roasted Red Pepper Soup
A veggie-packed soup is a perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
General Tso's Cauliflower
Bet your favorite Chinese delivery spot can't do this.
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