Cauliflower recipes

Need an alternative to nut roast for veggies and vegans on Christmas Day? Try this festive and filling cauliflower roast stuffed with kale and chestnuts

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Stir roasted cauliflower, hazelnuts, eggs, double cream and thyme into penne pasta for a vegetarian version of the classic carbonara

Roast a whole cauliflower to lock in flavour and make an impressive centrepiece - cut at the table or serve in wedges

This extra special vegan curry uses roasted cauliflower and potatoes to bring out their flavour. You can also serve as a side to meat curries

Roast cauliflower with cumin and caraway then serve with healthy chickpeas and herbs in this Middle Eastern-style salad

Whiz up cauliflower and ground almonds in a food processor to make this gluten-free pizza base - top with tomatoes, aubergine and cheese

A simple quinoa bowl you can put together in 10 minutes and enjoy al-desko. It's vegan, healthy and gluten-free

Toss cauliflower florets in a hot sauce and serve with lentils and salad leaves to make this healthy, flavourful and nutrient-packed dinner

Why go to the trouble of chopping cauliflower? Roasting it whole is super-simple to prep and makes an impressive addition to a roast dinner

Cauliflower and macaroni cheese in one pasta bake? This family-friendly gratin is comforting and filling

Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper

There’s no need to make a tomato sauce for this Italian-style vegetarian one-pot – the oven will do the work for you

Throw together this comforting and creamy cauliflower soup for lunch or a light supper. It's perfect topped with parsley and served with crusty bread

Kung-pao cauliflower is a deliciously spiced vegan main that counts as three of your five-a-day. This plant-based dinner for two is super simple to make

Try a veggie twist on bang bang chicken, and replace the meat with cauliflower florets. With a crispy coating and a spicy sauce, it makes a great starter or side

Satisfying and comforting soup is the ultimate meal in a bowl, like this smooth and spicy North African blend

Cauliflower is often overlooked, but try it roasted in this winter salad for a plateful of crunchy goodness

Pulse cauliflower in a food processor to make cauliflower couscous or an easy rice-like side dish that's much lower GI and ready in just 10 minutes

For an easy veggie dinner, try this roasted cauliflower in a creamy tomato and cashew sauce. You can use peanut butter instead of cashew, if you like

What do you get if you cross cauliflower cheese with macaroni cheese? Comfort food heaven

Think of this as a creamier, richer take on traditional family bake, cauliflower cheese

Whip up this zingy vegan bowl in advance and keep in the fridge for quick, satisfying lunches on demand. Each bowlful boasts four of your 5-a-day

Even a cauliflower-hater will love the warm coconut and flavours of this vegetarian curry dish