Savory Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan and Pesto
A flavorful roasted cauliflower dish topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil pesto, perfect as a side or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to make cleanup a breeze.
- In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the cauliflower for 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously over the cauliflower.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Transfer the roasted mixture to a serving platter and drizzle with fresh basil pesto.
- Sprinkle lemon zest, pine nuts, and chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
For nut-free, omit pine nuts. Enjoy leftovers cold in salads or reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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