Roasted Cauliflower (v) Recipe
YaYa's cheese blend crusted, wood fire roasted, basil pesto, green goddess dressing
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower
Cheese Blend
Pesto
Green Goddess Dressing
Method
Preparation of Cauliflower
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your wood-fire oven to about 400°F (200°C) for roasting.
- 2
Prepare Cauliflower
Wash and cut the cauliflower into florets. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 3
Season Cauliflower
In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Cheese Blend Preparation
- 4
Mix Cheese Blend
In a separate bowl, mix together the grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, and softened cream cheese until well combined.
Making Pesto
- 5
Blend Pesto Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, olive oil, grated Parmesan, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with more olive oil if necessary.
Making Green Goddess Dressing
- 6
Roasting Cauliflower
- 7
Roast the Cauliflower
Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
- 8
Add Cheese Blend
Remove the cauliflower from the oven, sprinkle the cheese blend evenly over the cauliflower, and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Plate and Serve
Once the cauliflower is done, drizzle with the fresh basil pesto and serve with green goddess dressing on the side.
