Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto
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Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto
Description
Roasted Cauliflower with Cilantro Cashew Pesto features tender cauliflower roasted until slightly browned and soft, creating a satisfying texture. The pesto, made from raw cashews, fresh cilantro leaves, garlic, lime zest, serrano chile, and olive oil, brings a creamy and lightly spicy contrast. Cotija cheese adds a salty, crumbly element both in the pesto and as a topping. The roasting process intensifies the cauliflower's natural sweetness, and the pesto enhances it with acidity and herbaceous flavor. This recipe is served immediately to maintain the fresh and creamy qualities of the sauce atop warm, tender vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower broken into small pieces, head
- ¼ cup cashews unsalted raw
- 1 cilantro bunch, bunch, leaves
- 3 garlic grated on a Microplane-style grater, cloves
- lime zest of 1/2
- ½ teaspoon serrano chile seeded and finely chopped
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup cotija cheese plus ½ cup for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add cauliflower to baking sheet and roast at 350, turning occasionally, until soft and slightly browned- about 25 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients except 1/2 cup cotija for topping into a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- When cauliflower is roasted, place in bowl and top with pesto sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup cotija cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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