Description
This roasted cauliflower dish is enhanced with pesto and topped with pine nuts and lemon zest for a flavorful side.
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.
- In a large bowl, toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned florets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the cauliflower.
- Return to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes, or until edges are golden and the cauliflower is tender.
- Transfer the roasted cauliflower to a serving platter and drizzle with basil pesto.
- Sprinkle lemon zest, pine nuts, and chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a vegetarian main course.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg