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.
The BEST Dishes to Serve with Roasted Cauliflower
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. This hearty and savory dish will be on your menu over and over all season!
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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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This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with a secret ingredient plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.
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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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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 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 and these easy Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes.
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Make these Slow Cooker 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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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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Garlic Butter Steak Bites with 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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These Shake and Bake pork chops are a homemade of 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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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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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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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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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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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.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Sides for Burgers
- Sides for Pork Chops
- Sides for BBQ
- Sides for Salmon
- Sides for Steak
- Sides for Ribs
- Sides for Chicken
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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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Servings: 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.
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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
