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This may sound dramatic, but having the right keto cauliflower recipes in your tool kit is important. Cauliflower is delicious and low in net carbs. It is also one of the most flexible vegetables around. If you’re craving pizza, you can have a keto pepperoni pizza on a cauliflower crust. Want a creamy risotto? My cauliflower rice risotto won’t have you missing one grain.
And, if you’re eating vegetarian food on keto, then cauliflower is also an amazing substitute for meat.
In this guide, you’ll find more than forty unique & delicious low carb cauliflower recipes. All of these keto recipes use cauliflower as a substitute for pizza dough, bread, pasta, rice, oats, potatoes, meat & grains.
![keto cauliflower recipes like air fryer cauliflower, cauliflower hash browns, shrimp with cauliflower grits, and cauliflower cheese grits](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Keto-Cauliflower-Recipes-long.jpg)
Why Share Ketogenic Cauliflower Recipes?
If you’re a foodie, then you know what it feels like to crave all of the things. And, if you want to stick to eating low carb foods or if you’re cutting back on sugar, then you know it’s important to have recipes that provide some substitutes.
Since starting to eat low carb and keto, cauliflower has become my go-to vegetable. Cauliflower replaces so many foods that are filled with sugar and carbs. So, I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes.
How to Use Cauliflower as a Substitute for Meat
Even though keto folks eat a lot of meat, cauliflower can become a handy substitute for meat. This is a great option for low carb and keto vegetarians. Even if you eat meat, dishes like Indian Roasted Cauliflower Curry are simply worth trying!
1. Sesame Cauliflower
Sesame Cauliflower – Delicious Takeout Alternative!
![Sesame Cauliflower – Delicious Takeout Alternative!](https://stylishcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sesame-caul-1-of-1-19-scaled.jpg)
2. Baked Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower
Baked Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Wings Recipe – Paleo & Keto
![Baked Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Wings Recipe - Paleo & Keto](https://www.wholesomeyum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wholesomeyum-baked-healthy-buffalo-cauliflower-bites-wings-recipe-3.jpg)
3. Indian Roasted Cauliflower Curry (Vegetarian Tikka Masala)
Roasted Cauliflower Curry (Vegetarian Tikka Masala) – Savory Tooth
![Roasted Cauliflower Curry (Vegetarian Tikka Masala) - Savory Tooth](https://www.savorytooth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/indian-roasted-cauliflower-curry-6.jpg)
4. Keto Chicken Fried Cauliflower Steaks
Keto Chicken Fried Cauliflower Steaks | Peace Love and Low Carb
![Keto Chicken Fried Cauliflower Steaks | Peace Love and Low Carb](https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/176A1060.jpg)
Cauliflower as a Low Carb Pasta Alternative
When people talk about keto pasta replacements, they almost always mention things like spaghetti squash and zoodles. And, those things are delicious. However, cauliflower is an excellent replacement for elbow macaroni and ziti.
1. Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
![Keto Mac n' Cheese on a plate](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Keto-Mac-2-150x150.png)
2. Raw Cauliflower Salad
Raw Cauliflower Salad
![Raw Cauliflower Salad](https://easyketodishes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Untitled-design-2019-04-14T140332.280.png)
3. Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese
Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese – Keto and Low Carb
![Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese - Keto and Low Carb](https://ketocookingchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Jalapen%CC%83o-Popper-Caulifower-22Mac22-and-Cheese6.jpg)
4. Keto Cauliflower Ziti
Keto Cauliflower Ziti
![Keto Cauliflower Ziti](https://www.simplystacie.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/keto-cauliflower-ziti-5-1.jpg)
5. Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole
Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole – Low Carb, Keto, THM S
![Green Chile Cauliflower Casserole - Low Carb, Keto, THM S](https://joyfilledeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GCCR-Vertical-2.jpg)
6. Bacon Burger Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Bacon Burger Cauliflower Rice Casserole – Beauty and the Foodie
![Bacon Burger Cauliflower Rice Casserole - Beauty and the Foodie](https://cdn.beautyandthefoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bacon-burger-cauliflower-rice-casserole-6168-cr-3.jpg)
7. Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad
![Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MxLXAmxIMzU/W0J1UFpsg6I/AAAAAAAAaFo/lLPA3_l9zHodnZpSYcgZ3R36VVE8ES2OgCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Mediterranean_Cauliflower_Salad_9.jpg)
Cauliflower Pizza Dough & Other Breads
It may be hard to imagine cauliflower as bread, but just wait until you try it. Not only does it make great pizza crust, it is surprising delicious as breadsticks, tortillas, waffles, and even sandwich buns.
1. Keto Pepperoni Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Keto Pepperoni Cauliflower Crust Pizza
![A close-up of keto pepperoni pizza made using Cali'flour Foods cauliflower pizza crusts on parchment paper](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cauliflower-Crust-Pizza_1-150x150.jpg)
2. Ham and Gruyere Cauliflower Waffles
Ham and Gruyere Cauliflower Waffles | Peace Love and Low Carb
![Ham and Gruyere Cauliflower Waffles | Peace Love and Low Carb](https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/176A8689.jpg)
3. Cauliflower Tortillas
Cauliflower Tortillas (Keto, Low Carb, Paleo)
![Cauliflower Tortillas (Keto, Low Carb, Paleo)](https://lowcarbyum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cauliflower-taco-shells-l.jpg)
4. Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Keto Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
![buffalo chicken pizza](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Buffalo-Chicken-Pizza-V2-150x150.jpg)
5. Vegan Cauliflower Pizza With Basil Pesto
Vegan Cauliflower Pizza with Basil Pesto
![Vegan Cauliflower Pizza with Basil Pesto](https://diabetesstrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/vegan-cauliflower-pizza-featured-1.jpg)
6. Cauliflower Rosemary Breadsticks
Cauliflower Rosemary Breadsticks – Divalicious Recipes
![Cauliflower Rosemary Breadsticks - Divalicious Recipes](https://divaliciousrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cauliflower-rosemary-breadsticks-keto-recipe.jpg)
7. Low Carb Deep Dish Pizza
Deep Dish Pan Low Carb Pizza for Meat Lovers
![Deep Dish Pan Low Carb Pizza for Meat Lovers](https://lowcarbyum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/deep-dish-pan-low-carb-pizza-f.jpg)
8. Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower Pizza Crust – Satisfies that carb craving!
![Cauliflower Pizza Crust - Satisfies that carb craving!](https://princesspinkygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Facebook-cauliflower-pizza-crust.jpg)
9. Keto Cauliflower Buns
Keto Cauliflower Buns
![Keto Cauliflower Buns](https://www.heyketomama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/keto-cauliflower-buns-sm.png)
Swap Cauliflower for Rice, Oats, Grains and Beans
Cauliflower rice has become one of the most popular keto replacements. Dishes like my Keto Shrimp & Cauliflower Grits help you understand why. This list is just a small portion of cauliflower rice recipes across the site.
1. Seared Scallops and Keto Cauliflower Risotto
Seared Scallops & Cauliflower Rice Risotto
![Seared Scallops & Cauliflower Risotto on a large bowl](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Seared-Scallops-Cauliflower-Risotto-final-4-150x150.jpg)
2. Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice Recipe
![cilantro lime cauliflower rice in a bowl with lime wedges](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cilantro-lime-cauliflower-rice-sq-150x150.jpg)
3. Cauliflower Fried Rice
Keto Fried Rice Recipe
![keto cauliflower fried rice in a bowl](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Keto-Cauliflower-Fried-Rice-square-150x150.jpg)
4. Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Buttery Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe
![Cauliflower Rice Pilaf with slices of lemon on top](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Cauliflower-Rice-Pilaf-sq-1-150x150.jpg)
5. Mushroom Cauliflower Risotto
Creamy Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto Recipe
![Mushroom Risotto on a large plate](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Mushroom-Risotto-1-sq-150x150.jpg)
6. Southern Shrimp & Cauliflower Cheese Grits
Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits
![keto shrimp and grits in a bowl](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Shrimp-Grits-2020-sq-150x150.jpg)
7. Shrimp Cauliflower Rice With Edamame
Shrimp Cauliflower Rice with Edamame
![Shrimp Cauliflower Rice with Edamame](https://ketofy.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ketofy-me-shrimp-fried-rice-with-edamame2.jpg)
8. Creamy Cauliflower Hummus
Creamy Cauliflower Hummus (Keto, Paleo)
![Creamy Cauliflower Hummus (Keto, Paleo)](https://d104wv11b7o3gc.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/low-carb-artichoke-hummus-dip-1.jpg)
9. Easy Cheese Cauliflower Grits
Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Rice Grits Recipe
![A bowl of food with Cheesy Cauliflower, an egg, jalapeño, and crispy bacon](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cheesy-Cauliflower-Grits-1-square-150x150.jpg)
10. Spanish Cauliflower Rice
Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice Recipe
![One pot of Spanish Mexican Cauliflower Rice with a spoon](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Spanish-Mexican-Cauliflower-Rice-1200-copy-copy-150x150.jpg)
11. Jambalaya With Cauliflower Rice
Keto Jambalaya Recipe with Cauliflower Rice
![Low Carb Jambalaya in a white bowl](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Keto-Jambalaya-1-_cropped-150x150.png)
12. Curry Cauliflower Rice
Curry Cauliflower Rice
![Curry Cauliflower Rice](https://lowcarbafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Curry-Cauliflower-Rice-featured-2.jpg)
13. Chocolate Cauliflower Oatmeal
Chocolate Cauliflower Oatmeal (Oat-Free)
![Chocolate Cauliflower Oatmeal (Oat-Free)](https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cauliflower-oatmeal-7.jpg)
Keto Cauliflower Recipes that Replace Potatoes
Potatoes are a great comfort food. And, people following keto tend to miss them. But, cauliflower makes a great substitute. Loaded Cauliflower is comfort food all the way. From hash browns to “potato” salad, cauliflower does it all!
1. Loaded Cauliflower
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole Bake
![Loaded Cauliflower on an oblong bowl on a large bowl](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Loaded-Cauliflower-sq-2-150x150.jpg)
2. Cauliflower Hash Browns
Cauliflower Hash Browns
![stacked Cauliflower Hash Browns with green onions](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cauliflower-Hash-Browns-final-square-150x150.jpg)
3. Cheesy Cauliflower Tots Recipe
Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Tots Recipe – 4 Ingredients | Wholesome Yum
![Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Tots Recipe - 4 Ingredients | Wholesome Yum](https://www.wholesomeyum.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/wholesomeyum-cheesy-low-carb-cauliflower-tots-recipe-4-ingredients-4.jpg)
4. Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Mash Recipe
![a close-up of a bowl of roasted cauliflower mash in a bowl with herbs and butter](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cauliflower-Mash-V2-1200-2-150x150.jpg)
5. Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower
Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
![](https://drdavinahseats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Roasted-Cauliflower-Close-up-2-150x150.jpg)
6. Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie w/Cauliflower Topping – Low Carb Keto THM S
![Shepherd’s Pie w/Cauliflower Topping - Low Carb Keto THM S](https://joyfilledeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/shepherds-pie-750-3.jpg)
7. Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
Low-Carb Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad – paleo & vegan
![Low-Carb Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad - paleo & vegan](https://wholenewmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Cauliflower-Potato-Salad-1.jpg)
8. Cilantro Garlic Lime Cauliflower
Cilantro Lime Roasted Cauliflower
![Cilantro Lime Roasted Cauliflower](https://nibbleanddine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Cilantro-lime-roasted-cauliflower-SM.jpg)
9. Keto Cauliflower Cheese Casserole
Keto White Wine and Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese Casserole
![Keto White Wine and Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese Casserole](https://theketoqueens.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/white-wine-and-cheddar-cauliflower-cheese-casserole-featured-image.jpg)
10. Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
![Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe](https://www.shugarysweets.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/keto-zuppa-toscana-soup-5.jpg)
FAQs
Absolutely! Cauliflower is one of the best vegetables for the keto and low carb ways of eating. It is low in carbs and can be enjoyed both raw and cooked. This versatile veggie adds great nutrition and variety to your menu!
According to the USDA, every cup of cauliflower has 25 calories, 5g carbs and 2g fiber. This means, that one cup of cauliflower has a total of three net carbs.
The incredibly flexible cauliflower is not just a delicious vegetable in its own right. When prepared correctly, cauliflower can replace meat, pasta, pizza crust, bread, rice, grits, oats, beans, and even potatoes!
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