Thanks to its versatility, you can eat this cruciferous vegetable as a healthy alternative to rice, pizza crust, and even as hummus. Here are our tips on how to cut your next head of cauliflower with ease. To start, make sure you’ve correctly washed your cauliflower and torn off the outer leaves with your hands. Next, you’ll need a large cutting board and a sharp chef’s knife ($100, Crate & Barrel).
How to Cut Cauliflower into Florets
Whether making plant-based buffalo wings or cutting cauliflower to eat with your veggie dip, you can cut cauliflower florets easily and without a mess.
How to Cut Cauliflower into Steaks
Thick, roasted cauliflower steaks make for pretty presentation for a vegetarian dinner option.
How to Make Cauliflower Rice
Once you learn how to rice cauliflower at home, you won’t want to spend money on the pre-riced versions at the store. It’s okay if some crumbly pieces get away since they’re going to get chopped up in your food processor ($80, Bed Bath & Beyond). If you don’t have a food processor, you can also use a box grater ($45, Crate and Barrel) to make cauliflower rice—just know it will take some extra time and muscle. Rather than cutting the cauliflower into small pieces, use larger florets or half of the cauliflower head to start. Now that you know how to cut cauliflower in different ways, enjoy some florets in your next taco night. Give it flavorful char with our delicious skillet-roasted cauliflower steaks served with jalapeño creamed spinach. Or try tweaking your rice dishes with cauliflower as the low-carb swap.
