8 Easy Low-Carb Cauliflower Recipes

These 8 low-carb cauliflower recipes make it easy to enjoy one of my favorite ingredients while sticking to your goals, with quick weeknight meals and simple make-ahead options.

Every recipe on this page was checked ingredient by ingredient to make sure it is made without sugar, grains, potatoes, beans or starchy fruit. Carb counts vary with portions and brands, so adjust to your own goals.

At a Glance

  • 8 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 30 minutes
  • 1 recipes ready in 20 minutes or less
  • Quickest: How to Make Cauliflower Rice in 12 minutes
  • Calories: about 60 to 455 per serving

Low-Carb Dinner & Main Dishes

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A skillet filled with browned ground turkey and tender cauliflower florets in a garlic butter sauce.
Garlic Butter Ground Turkey with Cauliflower
Ready in 30 minutes · 345 calories per serving.
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2
Pan-seared garlic herb chicken breasts resting on a bed of lemon parmesan cauliflower rice
Buttery Garlic Herb Chicken and Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Rice
Ready in 35 minutes · 455 calories per serving.
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3
A golden brown cauliflower pizza crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Ready in 45 minutes · 245 calories per serving.
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4
A bubbling dish of creamy cauliflower and chicken casserole topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles.
Green Chile Cauliflower Chicken Casserole
Ready in 50 minutes · 420 calories per serving.
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Low-Carb Side Dishes

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How to make cauliflower rice shown in a white bowl with fluffy texture and fresh herbs
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Ready in 12 minutes · 60 calories per serving.
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6
Golden brown and crispy air fryer cauliflower florets garnished with fresh parsley in a white bowl.
Air Fryer Cauliflower
Ready in 25 minutes · 85 calories per serving.
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7
A bowl of smooth, creamy mashed cauliflower topped with melted butter and fresh herbs.
Mashed Cauliflower
Ready in 25 minutes · 115 calories per serving.
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8
A vibrant skillet of golden cauliflower fried rice with colorful vegetables and a fried egg on top, ready to be served.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ready in 30 minutes · 300 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are all of these recipes really low-carb?

Yes. Each recipe was checked against its full ingredient list before being included here. Portions and brands vary, so check the details on each recipe card.

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

How to Make Cauliflower Rice is the fastest, ready in about 12 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 60 to 455 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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