Cauliflower with Lemon-Pine Nut Dressing
Cauliflower recipes aren't typically the most exciting recipes. You may think the healthy vegetable is rather bland and boring. That misconception is about to be challenged with this healthy cauliflower recipe. You will love this Cauliflower with Lemon-Pine Nut Dressing. The amazing dressing takes this vegetable recipe to the next level, and you'll never think of cauliflower in the same way again. Instead of dismissing cauliflower, it'll rank as one of your favorite vegetables. Be sure to save this healthy recipe because it'll definitely be a hit with your friends and family.
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Serves4
Preparation Time15 min
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, add more to taste
- 3 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 pound cauliflower florets, about 4 cups
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
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In a small saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the pine nuts until just starting to brown, 1-2 minutes.
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Stir in the garlic, and cook for 1 more minute.
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Remove from the heat, and transfer to a large, heat-proof bowl.
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Allow to cool, then mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.
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Steam the cauliflower until it's tender but still a little bit crunchy, 3-5 minutes.
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Allow the cauliflower to cool slightly, then toss with the dressing.
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Season with up to 1/4 tsp. of salt.
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