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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Marcona Almond Pesto
This visually stunning whole roasted cauliflower has a beautiful, golden brown crust and pairs perfectly with my Marcona Almond Pesto.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Cauliflower:
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- kosher salt
Marcona Almond Pesto:
- 2 ounces basil (about 2 packed cups)
- ⅓ cup Marcona almonds
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
For serving:
- ½ cup golden raisins
- Marcona almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a baking dish with some water in it on the lowest shelf of the oven to create steam.
- Pull the outer leaves of the cauliflower off and cut off the stem. Using a paring knife, carefully cut out part of the core (about an inch of it) so that the cauliflower can sit flat. Be careful not to cut off the florets.
- Place the cauliflower cut side down in a seasoned cast iron skillet. Drizzle the olive oil all over the cauliflower, rubbing it into all of the crevices. Sprinkle with salt.
- Roast the cauliflower on the middle shelf of the oven until tender, about 60-75 minutes. Baste the surface with olive oil occasionally as it cooks.
- While the cauliflower is cooking, make the pesto. Place the basil, almonds, cheese, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Stream in the olive oil and continue to process until it is almost smooth but still has a little texture. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce out slightly.
- To serve, spread some of the pesto out on a plate and carefully place the whole roasted cauliflower on top using a spatula. Sprinkle with golden raisins and Marcona almonds. Cut into wedges and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
471mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 471mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.