One of the best low carb ingredients out there is cauliflower. While it seems like a rather plain vegetable, when it is correctly prepared it can actually turn out to be quite amazing. Using cauliflower rice in recipes instead of regular rice can greatly reduce the carb and calorie count of the meal and they will still take delicious.
There are some really great salad and casserole recipes that can be made using cauliflower. This vegetable really has all your nutrition needs covered when paired with the right ingredients. From using it to make a crust to combining it with other nutritious vegetables, cauliflower is really quite versatile. Here are 15 recipes that use cauliflower that you can easily create. All of the recipes are keto diet-friendly, so they are perfect if you are currently watching your carb intake.
1.Bacon Bombs
What you need:
2 cups of cauliflower mash
An egg
½ cup of shredded cheese
Salt and pepper
8 slices of bacon, cut into half
Optional: sour cream with chives to use as a dip
To make:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the egg, cauliflower mash, cheese, egg, and salt and pepper to taste. Use your hands to form the mixture into a small ball. Wrap half of a slice of bacon around each of the balls. Secure the bacon around the ball with a toothpick.
Place the bacon bombs onto a baking sheet that is lined with foil and a baking rack that is placed over the foil. Cook in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bacon is cooked fully. Drain onto paper towels and then transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot with a dip made from sour cream and chives.