Roasted Cauliflower with Ham and Gouda

Baked cauliflower "steaks" and cubed ham are served over a creamy cauliflower puree and topped with bright green pea pesto.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 467 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 6 ounces Farmland® Cubed Ham
• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into 2 (1/2-inch thick) steaks, scraps reserved
• ½ cup Gouda cheese, grated
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika for garnish
• 1 cup peas, cooked
• 6 basil leaves, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Brush cauliflower steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for approximately 10 minutes. Add ham to baking sheet and cook for 5 more minutes, or until cauliflower is browned.

Step 3

In pot of salted boiling water, cook remaining cauliflower scraps until soft. Transfer to blender. Add Gouda and puree until smooth and creamy. Thin with cooking liquid if necessary.

Step 4

To serve, plate cauliflower cream on bottom. Top with roasted cauliflower steak. Add 1/2 cup Smashed Pea Pesto and ham; then garnish with smoked paprika.

Step 5

For pesto, combine all ingredients in the food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.