Description
Enjoy a burst of flavor with this delicious Parmesan Pesto Roasted Cauliflower recipe. Tender cauliflower florets are roasted to perfection and coated with basil pesto and melted Parmesan cheese for a savory side dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Extra Parmesan
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss Cauliflower: In a large mixing bowl, toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet.
- Roast Cauliflower: Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- Add Pesto: Toss roasted cauliflower with pesto until well coated.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for 3–4 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan or basil. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes while roasting.
- Try with homemade or sun-dried tomato pesto for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
