Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto

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5.0

18 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto

Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto is a quick, delicious, and completely crave-able side dish perfect for cookouts, picnics, and dinner parties! Buttery rich roasted cauliflower with bright, cheesy, salty pesto sauce from cashews and cilantro for a fresh summer side dish that is low carb, gluten free, and completely addictive! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 head cauliflower broken into small pieces
  • ¼ cup cashews unsalted raw
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves bunch
  • 3 garlic cloves grated on a Microplane-style grater
  • Zest of 1/2 lime
  • ½ teaspoon seeded and finely chopped serrano chile
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup cotija cheese plus ½ cup for topping
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Add cauliflower to baking sheet and roast at 350, turning occasionally, until soft and slightly browned- about 25 minutes.
  3. Add all other ingredients except 1/2 cup cotija for topping into a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
  4. When cauliflower is roasted, place in bowl and top with pesto sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup cotija cheese.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 159mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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