Romanesco Rice & Carrot Salad With Kale Pesto

salad, vegetarian, gluten free, healthy, party food, cauliflower rice

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/romanesco-rice-and-carrot-salad-with-kale-pesto • Posted by circahappy

pretty & easy "Party food" that you will need for your next meeting. Your friends will totally be impressed by you :)

You will need

2 oz Cheddar Cheese grated 1 Garlic Cloves peeled 1 tbsp Sunflower Seeds 1 Lemon fresh squeezed 1 handful baby Kale 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp Agave Nectar or as needed Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Romanesco Cauliflower 500 g Carrot peeled 1 cup Olive Oil , extra

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pretty & easy "Party food" that you will need for your next meeting. Your friends will totally be impressed by you :)

Instructions

1. For Kale Pesto: (make 1 cup) In a food processor, combine cheddar cheese, garlic, sunflower seed, parmesan, kale, lemon juice and salt & pepper, and pulse to blend. With the machine running, pour in the olive oil through the food tube in a slow; steady stream, and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste, and adjust the seasonings if needed. Set aside.

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   Make romanesco cauliflower rice: follow the link below to the blog... http://circahappy.com/2015/01/02/romanesco-rice-carrot-salad-with-kale-pesto/

3. Preheat oven to 400F. Place the carrots on a large baking tray with the 1 cup olive oil, salt & pepper, and toss to combine. Roast for 20-30 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

4. Serve romanesco rice and roasted carrots together with kale pesto on the side. Mix well just before eating.