If you’re wondering what to serve with your cauliflower steaks, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 39 of the most popular side dishes for cauliflower steaks.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with cauliflower steaks include middle eastern inspired options like saffron rice, quinoa and carrot salad, or harissa hummus. Simple veggie sides like blistered tomatoes or sauteed mushrooms also work. Or you can get fancy with something like a caper salsa or a pesto risotto.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
Saffron rice
This jazzed-up rice dish isn’t just stunning – it’s absolutely delicious too.
The grains are infused with tons of flavor by sauteing them with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin before they’re cooked in vegetable broth.
You can also throw in some cranberries, pomegranates, or pistachios.
Serve alongside Moroccan-spiced cauliflower steaks, and you’ve got a delicious meal for Meatless Mondays.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a feast for your eyes and taste buds.
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Saffron rice
Make a salad
Wild rice salad
Skip the rice
Moroccan chickpea couscous
Cauliflower steak pizza
Turn your cauliflower steak into a healthy comfort food with some tomato sauce and mozzarella.
In other words…. make pizza! This is a really fun idea that everyone will love.
I’d have a selection of different toppings so everyone can make their own pizzas.
Why we love this recipe: it’s ideal for busy weeknight dinners.
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Cauliflower steak pizza
Make a sandwich
Cauliflower steak sandwiches
Swap the toppings
Loaded cauliflower steaks
Carrot quinoa salad
This healthy and hearty side dish is packed with fiber-rich quinoa, crisp shredded carrots, and fresh parsley.
But what makes this salad really stand out is its lemon-tahini dressing, which gives it an addicting nutty bite.
Why we love this recipe: it’s great for prepping in advance.
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Carrot-quinoa salad with lemon-tahini dressing
Add leafy greens
Warm kale and quinoa salad
Skip the quinoa
Roasted grape and farro salad
Blistered tomatoes
Keep things simple with a side of blistered tomatoes.
They’re sweet and juicy, with a touch of smokiness. And all you need are some cherry tomatoes and olive oil!
Pro tip: don’t overcrowd the pan.
P.s this tastes great with some labneh.
Why we love this recipe: it takes 5 minutes.
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Blistered tomatoes
Keep it fresh
Fresh tomato salad
Skip the tomatoes
Peperonata (bell pepper stew)
Cauliflower and parsnip puree
I know what you’re thinking.
Cauliflower and cauliflower?
But this creamy puree actually works really well with a charred cauliflower steak. And you can title it ‘cauliflower two ways’ on your menu.
Psst… why not go all out and throw some pickled cauliflower on the plate as well.
Why we love this recipe: it’s vegan, but still super creamy.
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Cauliflower-parsnip puree
Swap the veggies
Pumpkin puree
Make it colorful
Minty pea puree
Creamed spinach gratin
Make your creamed spinach even more decadent by turning it into a gratin.
All you need to do is top your creamed greens with a mixture of crispy panko crumbs, cheese, and fried onions. Then bake until golden.
The crunchy crust perfectly contrasts the creamy, tender greens beneath – yum!
Psst… you’ll need a ton of greens for this dish but luckily you can use frozen spinach.
Why we love this recipe: it’s warm and comforting.
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Creamed spinach gratin with crispy onions
Go back to basics
Steakhouse creamed spinach
Make it vegan
Vegan creamed spinach
Pesto risotto
Take a trip to Italy with a perfectly cooked bed of risotto.
The bright green color will look amazing on the table, and you can be sure no one will leave the table hungry.
Why we love this recipe: it’s unique and tasty.
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Spinach basil pesto risotto
Change the flavor
Wild mushroom risotto
Make it simple
15-minute pesto quinoa
Zoodles marinara
Keep your cauliflower steaks low-carb and serve them over a bed of zoodles marinara.
I know it’s tempting to get a jar of sauce, but making a tomato sauce at home is really easy and will taste SO much better.
The zoodles are cooked straight in the sauce, making them perfectly al dente.
Why we love this recipe: it’s healthy and budget-friendly.
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Zoodles marinara
Change the sauce
Pesto zoodles
Make it indulgent
Cheesy scalloped zucchini gratin
Italian-sauteed mushrooms
The umami, meaty flavors of mushrooms goes perfectly with the mildly sweet flavor of the cauliflower.
I like spooning the mushrooms over the top of the steak along with a generous drizzle of their cooking juices.
And the best part? It’s ready to serve in 15 minutes.
Why we love this recipe: you can use the leftovers for breakfast the next day.
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Italian sauteed mushrooms
Make it simple
Garlic butter mushrooms
Make it saucy
Creamy Tuscan mushrooms
Caper salsa
Brighten up your cauliflower steaks with a zippy caper-based salsa.
The sharp flavor will wake up your taste buds and help enhance whatever seasoning you’ve used on the cauliflower.
Psst… for extra crunch add some walnuts to the mix too.
Why we love this recipe: it looks amazing drizzled over the steaks.
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Olive and caper salsa
Make it crunchy
Walnut and caper salsa
Make it smooth
Eggplant caponata
Harissa hummus
Harissa is a paste made from smoked hot chili peppers and middle eastern spices like mint, cumin, and caraway.
You can mix a few teaspoons into ready-made hummus, but it will only take 5 minutes to make the whole thing from scratch (as long as you have a good blender).
Why we love this recipe: it’s a great alternative to standard mash.
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Harissa hummus
Make it lighter
Romesco sauce
Use a different bean
Butter bean mash
Lemon lentils
Add some healthy carbs to your meal with these lemon lentils.
This recipe suggests serving them cold, which would give a nice contrast to a warm cauliflower steak.
But they’ll be just as tasty hot too.
Why we love this recipe: you only need 4 main ingredients.
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Lemon and parsley lentils
Skip the lentils
Israeli couscous
Try something different
Curried lentils
Huevos rancheros
Planning to have your cauliflower steak for brunch?
If you weren’t… you will be now.
Huevos rancheros is a breakfast dish consisting of salsa-covered sunny-side-up eggs over a tortilla.
Swap the tortilla for a cauliflower steak and you have a breakfast of champions.
Why we love this recipe: it’s simple but has everything you need to start your day right.
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Easy huevos rancheros
Go Mediterranean
Shakshuka
Keep it simple
Perfect poached eggs
What To Serve With Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
- 1 portion cauliflower steaks
Instructions
- Prepare your cauliflower steaks according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: saffron rice, cauliflower steak pizza, carrot quinoa salad, blistered tomatoes, cauliflower and parsnip puree, creamed spinach gratin, pesto risotto, zoodles marinara, Italian-sauteed mushrooms, caper salsa, harissa hummus, lemon lentils, and huevos rancheros.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!