Triple Garlic Walnut Pesto Roasted Purple Cauliflower. Wow that’s a mouthful title AND a mouthful of garlic taste!
Roasting vegetables is one of my favorite ways to enjoy their wholesome goodness. I’m not a big cauliflower fan. It’s not my first choice in vegetables. A little oil and garlic makes a huge difference to me. I highly recommend preparing vegetables that aren’t on your A list in a different way.
Of course garlic makes the world go round. Well, in this dish anyway!
Start by roasting your cauliflower with roasted garlic and garlic infused olive oil. I like to put the veggies, oil and seasoning, (except for salt and pepper) in a resealable bag and give it a shake. Pour it out onto a sheet pan, hit it with S&P and bake at 350 just until cooked and still firm. For me it takes about 15 minutes or so. Check it often so it won’t overcook.
You can add the pesto 2 ways. Toss the roasted cauliflower with pesto and return to the oven a few minutes to heat. Alternately you can top the cooked cauliflower with a stream of pesto down the center. Either way it’s so good!
Triple Garlic Walnut Pesto Roasted Purple Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 teaspoon roasted garlic
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil or olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- walnut pesto
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 1 each clove garlic
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place florets, garlic and oil in a resealable bag. Toss to coat. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast for approximately 15 minutes or until desired tenderness.
- Place basil, garlic, walnuts, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add cheese and pulse to combine. Slowly drizzle oil into running processor, about 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Add pesto to cauliflower as desired either toss and heat or use as a sauce/topping.
Here’s another recipe using roasted cauliflower I think You’ll enjoy!
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