Description
Discover the magic of a Healthy Cauliflower Pesto Bowl—a vibrant and delicious meal that combines creamy roasted cauliflower with fresh basil pesto. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also impressively versatile, making it perfect for casual weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Each bite offers a burst of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 medium head)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread cauliflower florets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine roasted cauliflower, basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually pour in olive oil while blending until desired consistency is reached. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve over cooked quinoa or pasta, garnished with extra pine nuts or basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg