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Super Sides: Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco

1/12/2017

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Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco
Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco
Like many of you, I am committed to eating more healthfully in 2017 but have to confess – I’m already bored with steamed vegetables as the go-to dinnertime side dish. Well, buckle your seatbelt as this tasty veggie side dish dons the superhero cape to become a … Super Side!

The Occasion: Weeknight dinner, in search of a fast, easy and delicious side dish to complement a good-for-you-but-not-necessarily-inspired main course.

Why This Recipe Works: Cauliflower – like most vegetables – becomes transformed when roasted. It loses bitterness (and that funky odor) and gains a lovely sweet caramelization. If we stopped right there you would have a fantastic side dish. But adding the pumpkin seeds (pepitas) and crumbled queso fresco (dry Mexican cheese) creates a surprising and delightful go-with that can really stand on its own. 
The Playlist: What else?! Superheroes by The Script. Click on the band name to visit their website and learn more.
The Verdict: I hate to repeat myself but here goes – Fast. Easy. Delicious. This is the Super Side we want, need, and deserve. 

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Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds and Queso Fresco
Recipe source: Robin Bashinsky for Cooking Light
 
INGREDIENTS:
  • 4 cups small cauliflower florets (1 medium-large head of cauliflower)
  • 2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese)
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Combine cauliflower florets, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, pepper, salt, and chopped garlic in a large bowl.
  • Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Broil 8-10 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring once after 4 minutes. Top with crumbled queso fresco.
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