4 More Cauliflower Recipes That May Surprise You

Serve up a plate of boiled cauliflower for your dinner guests and they're probably not going to be particularly enthused about it. While cauliflower is loaded with vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese (phew!), it's rarely anyone's favorite vegetable. Unless, of course, it's covered in cheese. But there are other ways to get more cauliflower into your diet... things you'd have never guessed the humble cauliflower was even capable of.

Following our last article on 4 Cauliflower Recipes That May Surprise you  - here are 4 more things you can do with cauliflower!

1. Stir-Fry Rice
   

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   If you're looking to load up on a big plate of food but don't necessarily want to load up on calories and carbohydrates - enter: cauliflower. Cauliflower rice will provide you with a great base for any stir fry or curry while providing you with 77 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C! Forget saving take-out stir fry rice as a treat on the weekend and make it part of your weekday evening routine.

2. Buffalo wings
   

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   Chicken buffalo wings are a hugely popular snack and bar food - but what if we told you you don't need chicken to enjoy a tasty plate of buffalo wings? Cauliflower makes a delicious alternative for vegetarians or those looking for a healthier option. They've started popping up in pubs and bars across the world as people look to lower their meat intake but you can even make these deliciously tangy little bites at home.

3. Cauliflower steak
   

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   Okay, this isn't exactly a meat-substitute-type steak but it's a juicy chunk of deliciousness that is known as a 'cauliflower steak' and we're okay with that. By caramelizing and browning up a thick slab of cauliflower, you're left with a meaty slice of it that can easily be the star of dinnertime.

4. Cauliflower grilled cheese
   

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   That's right - cauliflower can take the place of bread in everyone's favourite comfort food (minus the guilt). We couldn't believe it either but yes, cauliflower grilled cheese is a real thing. All you'll need is a head of cauliflower, a food processor or blender and some ketchup if you're that way inclined.