Make something different for dinner with these fun BBQ Grilled Cauliflower Skewers (aka cauliflower kebabs) that can be served as an appetizer or vegetarian main dish. It’s a quick and easy recipe that is done in under 30-minutes.
Every barbecue needs these grilled cauliflower skewers or, as we call them, cauliflower kabobs. Not only are they super tasty, they’re also vegetarian and perfect for a keto diet. If you’re trying to go meatless or vegan more often, this recipe might just be the thing.
You won’t miss the meat at all with these cauliflower skewers. Brush them with some BBQ sauce (try our homemade keto bbq sauce) and these barbecue cauliflower skewers will be a hit with everyone, even the vegans.
Serve them alongside our Honey Sesame Chicken Wings and for those who are vegan or vegetarian, serve them alongside a sauce to make sure there’s something for everyone.
» You might also like this Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Grilled Cauliflower Skewers
- Cauliflower – 1 head of cauliflower. Choose one that is firm and tightly closed, with no dark spots. Cut the florets into like sized pieces that will be easier to eat and that will cook evenly.
- Seasoning salt – This is optional though you should season with something to add extra flavor. If you don’t like seasoning salt use plain salt and pepper, your favorite marinade, or this tasty dry rub.
- Wooden skewers – These are the ones I used. Make sure you soak wooden skewers for about 15 minutes before cooking, so they don’t burn so easily on the grill.
- BBQ sauce – Adding BBQ sauce is optional. We like to use this homemade keto BBQ sauce recipe.
Grilled Cauliflower Skewers
Equipment
- Wooden Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets
- 2 teaspoons (12 g) seasoned salt
- 12 6" wooden skewers
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) bbq sauce optional
Instructions
- Pre-soak the wooden skewers.
- Cut the cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces. Thread cauliflower pieces tightly onto the skewers.
- Grill the cauliflower skewers away from flames for 5 minutes per side. Baste with bbq sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes per side over low flames.
Nutrition
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How to Grill Cauliflower Skewers
The best way to make this bbq cauliflower dish is to thread the cauliflower onto skewers, so you can turn them easily on the grill, and they can be served easily.
Make sure you soak wooden skewers for about 15 minutes before using them, so they don’t burn so easily on the grill. Be sure you cut the cauliflower florets into small pieces that are just large enough not to split when you skewer them.
You don’t want large pieces when grilling cauliflower. They’ll take longer to grill and will be more difficult to eat, but too small of pieces will split down the middle and possibly fall off the skewer.
Sprinkle the cauliflower with seasoning salt for extra flavor before you grill them.
Don’t place the skewers directly above the flames. They need sufficient time to cook, which won’t happen if they’re being licked by the flames. For nicely roasted cauliflower without the raw taste, they need to be grilled for about 6 minutes on both sides.
Once they’re cooked through, you can baste them with BBQ sauce and move them to direct flames for a bit of char on the edges.
About Cauliflower
Cauliflower is one of the most versatile vegetables you can have in your toolkit on a low carb diet. You can bake it in the oven, grill it, or cook it in so many different ways. If you always keep cauliflower in your kitchen, you’ll be set to make all kinds of different low-carb, vegan recipes, and keto dishes.
You can use it just like a potato in most cases. Around the holidays we love cooking mashed cauliflower. Cauliflower pizza crust and cauliflower rice are great low carb substitutes.
In case you’re wondering, one cup of raw cauliflower contains 5 grams of carbs, 3 of which are fiber. If you’re looking for net grams of carbs, that’s just 2 net grams per cup, or 100 grams.
A cup of cauliflower make a good sided side dish, Besides, when cooking, you can mash it up, use it in a pizza base, or 100 other things.
Other Cauliflower Recipes to Try
These are some of my favorite ways to cook cauliflower:
- Keto Cauliflower Jalapeno Popper Casserole
- Healthy Chicken Cauliflower Casserole
- Crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower
What to Serve This With
Cauliflower goes with everything, so it’s not difficult to choose side dishes. I like to serve this alongside a Crunchy Cabbage Salad or with this Watermelon Arugula & Feta Salad or this Cauliflower “Potato” Salad that’s perfect for a party or bbq.
If you’re looking for appetizer recipes to serve this with, try grilling up this bacon-wrapped asparagus, which makes a great finger food at a BBQ. Serve with your favorite sauce such as pesto or low-carb yogurt sauce and enjoy.
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Laura is dedicated to a low-carb lifestyle after losing 52 pounds on the keto diet. As many of us do, she struggles with her weight and has found that one of the only diet lifestyles that allows her to maintain a healthy weight is a low-carb diet. She shares her favorite low-carb recipes here that are both easy to make and full of flavor, so you don’t even miss the carbs.
This was such a delicious side dish with our bbq last night – so yummy!!
These look so fantastic! I cannot wait to try them! I’d swear they were meat at first glance. What a good alternative!
Yes! They’re a fantastic alternative for meat, but also just a fun side.
It’s recipes like this that make me wish I had a grill. This looks amazing!
You can make them on the stovetop too! Just set the skewers on a flat pan over medium-high heat.
Tried this and it was so delicious. Always up for a good simple and healthy recipe!
These were so unexpected and so delicious! I may need to do this everytime I grill this summer.
It does make a fun alternative side, right?
This is delicious! I’ve tried different recipes for cauliflower, and this is the best! Thanks for a great idea to have anytime! My husband, Robert @ MillicanPecan.com does the barbecuing, and thinks this is wonderful.