How to Make the Best Cauliflower Pesto Recipe
Have you ever tried cauliflower pesto before?
If not, you’re missing out! This cauliflower and pesto recipe is just so flavorful and nutritious that it will leave your taste buds wanting for more!
The takeaway? It’s super easy to make that should not take you several minutes, too.
So if you’re a mom who’s always on the go, or you just have no time to make a healthy meal, then this cauliflower basil recipe is the perfect solution for you.
And yes, it’s SO good, it is sure to become an instant hit in your home!
Health Benefits of Cauliflower and Pesto
Let’s talk about health and nutrition to start.
So what is really good about cauliflower anyway?
LOTS.
Did you know that cauliflower, just like other cruciferous vegetables, has anti-cancer properties?
Check out another recipe with cauliflower in it, combined with another cruciferous veggie, broccoli, which discusses the amazing nutritional components of these vegetables.
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, cauliflower pesto is a powerhouse of a meal that you should serve to your family.
Another thing about this pesto cauliflower is that it contains basil, which is one of the easiest herbs to grow in your garden.
Basil is a rich source of vitamin A, K, calcium, manganese, and iron.
It has been noted as effective in reducing depression, relieving stress, slowing down aging, regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
And most importantly, it just tastes absolutely amazing!
So what’s not to love about basil?
Cauliflower pesto also contains olive oil, which is a good fat that supports metabolism, enhanced energy levels, and cardiovascular health.
What You Need to Make Cauliflower and Pesto Recipe
This amazing cauliflower pesto recipe involves only a few tools.
For instance, you will need a food processor or a slicer shredder or even just a regular, yet high-powered blender.
First, you need to make cauliflower rice, which is what you can do with those tools.
Then, you need to steam the rice for about 3 minutes in a microwave and press down with a spoon to get rid of excess liquid to the rice.
Actually, there are only 3 ingredients to this recipe - another thing that I like most about it. You only need your cauliflower, your pesto (I prefer to make my own), and feta cheese for that additional flavor and nutritional value.
If you’re ready to get started, let’s go whip up this super delicious cauliflower pesto recipe right now!
Cauliflower Pesto Recipe
A scrumptious lunch with only 3 simple ingredients.
How to Make the Best Cauliflower Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1/2 - 1 cup homemade pesto
- Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your cauliflower rice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM7EFa3iX7w
- Mix in the pesto with the cauliflower rice. Homemade pesto is mainly composed of fresh basil, pine nuts, raw garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Just whirl all of these up in your blender and it’s good to go!
- Sprinkle some feta cheese on top and serve
Hi, I’m Annette Reeder-
I’m a christian nutritionist. I love Jesus and want to see His people come to walk in the complete abundant life He provides, mind, body, spirit. I love to make healthy food as yummy as possible and then share it with you! I am on mission to keep you on mission.
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I love your site! BUT I suggest you don’t recommend using a microwave as it causes cancer – the opposite of health. (Cancer patients are told not to be around microwaves so eating microwaved food is putting this toxic substance inside of you.)
God loves you but not manmade microwaves!