Cajun Cauliflower w/ Avocado Lime Pesto

Name: Cajun Cauliflower w/ Avocado Lime Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower; 1 Tbsp cooking oil of choice (I use olive oil) (0.5 oz); 1/2 medium avocado (2 oz); 1 lime (juiced); 1/4 cup fresh basil or cilantro, chopped (packed); 1 cup parsley, chopped (packed); 6 cloves garlic (peeled); 1 tsp apple cider, balsamic, or red wine vinegar; water, to thin; 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed, not bottled); 2 Tbsp storebought Cajun spice blend (or make your own (see notes))

Published on in Fall, Hot Meals, Side Dishes, Spring, Sugar & Flour Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cajun Cauliflower w/ Avocado Lime Pesto

Veggies | 1 Fat

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Ratings & Comments

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings:

Recipe From: Katie’s Conscious Kitchen

Ingredients

Veggies

1 small head of cauliflower

Fat

1 Tbsp cooking oil of choice (I use olive oil) 0.5 oz

Avocado Lime Sauce

1/2 medium avocado 2 oz
1 lime juiced
1/4 cup fresh basil or cilantro, chopped packed
1 cup parsley, chopped packed
6 cloves garlic peeled
1 tsp apple cider, balsamic, or red wine vinegar
water, to thin

Seasonings

1 tsp lemon juice fresh squeezed, not bottled
2 Tbsp storebought Cajun spice blend or make your own (see notes)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Not wax paper!)
Sliced the cauliflower into 1/2 inch thick slices or chop into medium size florets.
Rub the measured oil and lemon juice all over the slices or florets.
Sprinkle the cajun spice and a pinch of salt (if there is no salt in the seasoning mix) on both sides of the slices and rub lightly. Then sprinkle more on the side facing up.
Spray oil lightly on the spiced cauliflower to seal the spices in.
Bake for 20 to 25 mins, until nice and browned. Broil for a minute to sear if desired.

Notes

Cajun blends can be hot. Adjust the heat of the cajun seasoning by reducing cayenne, pepper flakes, black pepper and using more of sweet paprika.
To make your own Cajun blend, combine the following:
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1/3 tsp cayenne (or less to heat preference)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- dash of red pepper flakes
- For a smokier flavor, swap half of the sweet paprika for smoked paprika, or add a couple of drops of liquid smoke to the lemon juice before rubbing it onto the raw cauliflower. Divide the sauce evenly amongst the two servings.

Tried this recipe?Mention @katiesconsciouskitchen or tag #katiesconsciouskitchen!

Rate This Recipe:

3 Comments

Does this sound familiar?

You've tried lots of diets but they haven't stuck and your weight is an endless source of frustration

You've had stretches of healthy eating but want to have better food prep and cooking routines at home

You struggle with negative self-talk and body image

You like how you feel when you meditate but are lacking consistency

Your eating behaviors are tied up with your emotions in a way you don't like

We've been there. That's why we created the Conscious Eating Community.

My friend Annette and I have created a community platform for chronic dieters who are ready to try something different. We bring together people with the shared aspiration of a healthier and more joyful relationship with their eating, body, and emotions. We support our members in making empowered food choices aligned with their own values, toward living their most authentic, satisfying, and joyful lives in service to the world and others.

Members of our community learn science-backed meditation and mindfulness techniques that deeply transform their lives. They become comfortable and inspired with food prep, recipes, and cooking in way that supports a feeling of vitality and joy. They join with others along the same path in gatherings filled with warmth, fun, and meaningful connection.

Come check us out!

It's free to join for a full week.

Love Microgreens?

I'm obsessed with microgreens. I put them on everything from toast to salads. If you love them too, you should really know about Hamama. Hamama microgreen growing kits are just THE BEST. It's a subscription based company, so you get your seed quilts of choice delivered by mail on a schedule that you get to pick.

🌱 Click HERE to Learn More about Hamama's Microgreen Kits! 🌱

Growing them is as easy as opening it up and putting the quilt in a tray of water. No dirt or light needed! So fun, so nutritious and so delicious, and cheaper than buying expensive microgreens in grocery stores!

Cajun Cauliflower w/ Avocado Lime Pesto