Wouldn’t it be great to have a stable of delicious, healthy holiday side dishes? (Not that we’ve got anything against eating green bean casserole once a year.) This Cauliflower with Lemon-Pine Nut Dressing is guaranteed to become an “instant classic.”

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. pine nuts, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice, more to taste
  • 3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 lb. cauliflower florets, about 4 cups
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a small sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the pine nuts until just starting to brown, 1-2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Remove from the heat and transfer to a large heat-proof bowl. Allow to cool.
  4. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley.
  5. Steam the cauliflower until it’s tender but still has some bite, 3-5 minutes.
  6. Allow the cauliflower to cool slightly, then toss with the dressing. Season with up to ¼ tsp. of salt.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1 cup):

  • Calories: 100
  • Total fat: 8 g
  • Sat fat: 1 g
  • Carbs: 7 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Photos: Stephen Schmidt/CSPI.

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