Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Pesto Recipe Video

Did you think pesto was just basil and pinenuts? Learn how to make this unique pasta dish with roasted cauliflower and kale pesto.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineItalianCourseMain Dish
SpecialityComplete MealVegetarianVegetarian
Main IngredientCauliflowerInterest GroupExotic

Ingredients

 
1 cup roasted cauliflower
 
1/2 cup roasted shallots
 
1/4 cup kale pesto
 
1/2 lb whole wheat Penne pasta cooked
 
5 tbs extra virgin olive oil
 
1 tsp orange zest 1
 
1 tbs orange juice
 
3 tbs Parmesan cheese grated
 
2 tbs chives minced

Directions

1. In a large skillet placed over medium heat add 3 tbs oil, add cauliflower and shallots. Saute for 2 minutes then add cooked pasta.
2. Add kale pesto and stir often to prevent sticking. Add 1 tbs chives, the orange zest and continue stirring.
3. Add orange juice, Parmesan cheese salt and pepper.
4. Plate the dish up then top with more cheese, chives and a drizzle of olive oil.

Editors Review

Kale gets so much good press that it's easy to be attracted to its goodness, and the same applies to cauliflower too. In this lip-smacking recipe, Keith Snow combines the goodness of both cauliflower and kale and amps up its flavor with lip-smacking pesto. A dish too good to be true!

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