Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you like it raw, roasted, or pickled, it can make a delicious side to any main dish. But what should you serve with cauliflower? Here’s 15 delicious dishes that pair perfectly with cauliflower.
Adding any of the below 15+ side dishes to your roasted cauliflower will make it a complete meal. From easy roasted chicken to mac and cheese, these dishes are sure to please.
What to Eat with Roasted Cauliflower
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Beef Stew is the perfect cozy meal for chilly days. With this easy recipe, tender chunks of beef, potatoes and carrots cook together in a flavorful sauce with red wine. This hearty and savory dish will be on your menu over and over all season!
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Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe
This is the perfect easy roasted chicken recipe. The skin is perfectly crisp and crackly, there’s no basting, and it results in a lovely pan gravy at the finish. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner!
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Pesto Couscous
This Pesto Couscous Recipe combines fluffy and chewy Israeli couscous with basil pesto to give you an easy yet sophisticated side dish or light main course. You’ll love its addictive Italian flavors!
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with evaporated milk, plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.
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Traditional Beef Stroganoff
This traditional Beef Stroganoff recipe features beef cubes slowly cooked in a rich, creamy sauce flavored with wine, brandy and sour cream.
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Air Fryer Chicken Breast
This foolproof recipe makes flavorful and tender air fryer chicken breasts every time, seasoned with herbs and spices.
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Sous Vide Roast Beef
Sous Vide Roast Beef is tender, juicy and perfectly cooked every time. It’s a perfect dish for the holidays, especially when it’s served with a Creamy Mushroom Sauce.
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Crock Pot Pork Chops
Make these Crock Pot Pork Chops a part of your weekly dinner plan. They’re foolproof, flavorful, and covered in gravy. Cooking tender and juicy pork chops has never been easier!
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Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Learn how to make Smoked Beef Short Ribs! Smoking them low and slow with a tangy spritz and red wine braising liquid results in delicate and perfectly seasoned meat every time.
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Steak Bites with Garlic Butter
Steak Bites with Garlic Butter and Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce are the perfect appetizer to serve at your next party or serve them up for dinner with a couple sides. The best part? They’ll be on your table in under 15 minutes!
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Shake and Bake Pork Chops
These homemade Shake and Bake pork chops are just like the classic dish you used to have as a kid. Pork chops are coated in a tasty breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown and delicious.
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Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Creamy Mushroom Chicken is a simple, yet elegant meal to enjoy for quick dinners or fancy events. Pan-fried chicken and mushrooms are smothered in a rich and creamy garlic sauce and ready to eat in just 30 minutes.
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Easy Chicken Piccata Recipe
This 30-Minute Easy Chicken Piccata makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner, but it’s also elegant enough for a dinner party at home. The lemon, garlic, butter sauce will have you licking your plate!
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Sous Vide Ribeye Steak
Learn how to make the PERFECT Sous Vide Ribeye Steak. With a timing chart for the perfect rare, medium, or well done steak, plus a delicious compound butter to top it with.
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Oven Baked Chicken Legs
These Oven Baked Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. No breading needed! Turn to this easy recipe when you need a quick dinner or protein for meal prep.
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Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Looking for an elegant dinner to serve over the holidays that’s not your traditional turkey or ham? This Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is perfect for the occasion. Plus, it cooks in one baking pan alongside rosemary seasoned potatoes making it extra simple.
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How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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What to Serve with Roasted Cauliflower: 15+ BEST Dishes
Cauliflower can make a delicious side to any main dish. But what do you serve with it? Here's 15+ dishes to serve with roasted cauliflower! Switch up your basic roasted cauliflower by making this Roasted Miso Cauliflower. It's a buttery, umami-filled delicious and healthy side dish.
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Serves 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 2 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with a silpator tin foil, if using foil, spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Combine the miso, oil, soy sauce, vinegar and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine.
- Toss the cauliflower with the miso mixture and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, until well browned. Toss with fresh cilantro and serve immediately, with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 69.3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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