Name: Crispy Smashed Cauliflower with Pesto
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (1 1/4 pounds); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 cup prepared pesto

Crispy Smashed Cauliflower with Pesto

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Cauliflower gets steamed before it gets flattened and flavored with a dollop of pesto. A quick trip under the broiler gives it a satisfying, crispy exterior.

Carolyn Casner

Published on April 12, 2021

Crispy Smashed Cauliflower — Photo: Jason Donnelly

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (1 1/4 pounds)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup prepared pesto

Directions

Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler.
Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Steam cauliflower until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
Preheat broiler to high. Spread the cauliflower on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Space the florets evenly on the pan, then flatten with the bottom of a mason jar or sturdy glass. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place a small dollop of pesto on each floret. Broil until hot and starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179	Calories
14g	Fat
12g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 276IU	6%
Sodium 362mg	16%
Potassium 673mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.