17 Flavor-Packed Vegan Cauliflower Recipes (2024)

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Looking for a creative way to use that head of cauliflower in your fridge? Here are our 17 favorite vegan cauliflower recipes!

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Is there any ingredient more chameleon like than nutrient-packed cauliflower? It can be a simple vegetable side dish. Or rice. Or a smoothie. Or “chicken” wings.

Cauliflower took her parents seriously when they said she could be anything.

And while naturally low-calorie cauliflower is a great ingredient for the keto/low carb diet (looking at you Cauliflower Rice), it’s also great for vegan recipes!

Cauliflower can act as a flavor vessel to add meaty bulk to a bunch of vegan dishes, like tacos, sandwiches, and soups.

Here are 17 game-changing vegan cauliflower recipes that you’re sure to love. Enjoy!

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Roasted Cauliflower Street Tacos

These Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with quick slaw and avocado cream sauce are a quick and delicious way to load up on veggies this Taco Tuesday!

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Baked General Tso's Cauliflower

I’m not exaggerating when I say that this Baked General Tso’s Cauliflower tastes better than the Chinese takeout we all know and love (but without the frying or meat!) To make this vegan-friendly, replace the egg with 1/2 cup of almond or soy milk.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a delicious, savory dish. This vegan snack is perfect as an appetizer or side dish and pairs deliciously with your favorite creamy dip!

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Air Fryer Cauliflower

This easy Air Fryer Cauliflower recipe uses a combination of cauliflower, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a unique and comforting flavor. It takes just 20 minutes to make and comes with countless options for toppings.

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Ultimate Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Wow your guests with this Ultimate Whole Roasted Cauliflower! Slathered in whipped feta and drizzled with herb sauce, this is a statement-making dish you’re really going to love. To make this vegan-friendly, omit the feta cheese topping.

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Tempeh Vegan Burrito Bowl

A flavor-packed (and easy to make) vegan burrito bowl with tempeh taco meat and copycat Chipotle cauliflower rice!

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Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice

This Chipotle Copycat Cauliflower Rice packs all the signature lime and cilantro flavors of your favorite Chipotle rice (but in low carb cauliflower rice form!)

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Easy Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup

This Easy Slow Cooker Cauliflower Soup has a handful of ingredients and requires almost no prep time (plus, it’s vegan!)

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Hidden Cauliflower Strawberry Banana Smoothie

This Hidden Cauliflower Strawberry Banana Smoothie has a serving of low-calorie veggies (without compromising on that classic strawberry banana flavor)!

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Sticky Garlic Cauliflower

This Sticky Garlic Cauliflower tastes just like the sticky garlic chicken from your favorite Chinese takeout place, but totally vegetarian (and WAY delicious!) To make this vegan-friendly, replace the egg with 1/2 cup of almond or soy milk, and replace the honey with maple syrup.

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Sticky Orange Cauliflower

Think cauliflower is boring? Dress it up in a quick panko coating and sticky Asian-style sauce and I promise your mind will be changed! Sticky Orange Cauliflower, guys. It’s happening. To make this vegan-friendly, replace the egg with 1/2 cup of almond or soy milk, and replace the honey with maple syrup.

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Brown Butter and Sage Fluffy Mashed Cauliflower

They taste just like mashed potatoes! To make this vegan-friendly, use plant-based cream cheese and butter.This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad recipe is a chop it and toss it kind of dish, with sliced apples, dried cranberries, riced cauliflower, and shaved fresh Brussels sprouts. It’s all tied together with the most creamy honey mustard dressing, and ready in under 15 minutes!

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Honey Mustard Dressing

This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad recipe is a chop it and toss it kind of dish, with sliced apples, dried cranberries, riced cauliflower, and shaved fresh Brussels sprouts. It’s all tied together with the most creamy honey mustard dressing, and ready in under 15 minutes!

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Vegan Burrito Bowl Meal Prep

This vegan Burrito Bowl Meal Prep is the perfect make ahead lunch that makes clean eating all week easy (and delicious)!

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Vegetable Biryani

A classic Indian dish gets a vegetarian twist with this Vegetable Biryani recipe. Made with chickpeas, potatoes, and basmati rice, it’s a delicious mix perfect for anyone in the mood for something hearty, filling, and flavorful!

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How To Make Pickled Cauliflower

This quick pickled cauliflower recipe is an easy way to pack more flavor into your meals! It’s tangy, crunchy, and perfect to snack on, add to salads, and much more. All you need is a few ingredients and about 10 minutes to whip up a healthy treat.

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Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables (With Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Tired of boring veggies? These Mediterranean roasted vegetables take things up a few notches with strong seasoning and dill yogurt sauce. It’s love at first bite! Make it vegan by using a plant-based yogurt.

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