Roasted Cauliflower with Ham and Gouda Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower with Ham and Gouda Recipe

  • 6 ounces Farmland® Cubed Ham
  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into 2 (1/2-inch thick) steaks, scraps reserved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Gouda cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika for garnish
  • Smashed Pea Pesto:
  • 1 cup peas, cooked
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 6 basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  5. For pesto, combine all ingredients in the food processor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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