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A white wide rimmed serving bowl full parmesan pesto roasted cauliflower on a white marble counter.

Parmesan Pesto Roasted Cauliflower

Discover pure delight with our Parmesan Pesto Roasted Cauliflower—a quick and delectable side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 52 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp pesto plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp Fresh grated Parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling
  • pink salt to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a rimmed baking sheet with avocado or olive oil spray.
  • In a bowl toss the cauliflower florets, pesto, salt and pepper together.
  • Spread the florets in an even layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast in the oven for 20 minutes then remove the pan and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
  • Bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until the florets are browning on the edges.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and squeeze the juice of half of a lemon over the top of the florets.
  • Serve the cauliflower on a serving platter or in a bowl drizzled with extra pesto and more parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, american, cauliflower, easy, easy recipes, gluten-free, Italian, Keto, keto recipes, kid friendly, Low Carb, sheet pan, vegetarian
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