Cauliflower Peas and Garbanzos with Pesto

Cauliflower Peas and Garbanzos with Pesto {Gluten-Free, Vegan} | Wheat-Free Meat-Free

Cauliflower Peas and Garbanzos with Pesto

  • 1 pound cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 ounces fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  1. Pour an inch of water into a medium pot. Insert a steamer basket. Cover and set over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the cauliflower. Cover, and steam for 5 minutes. Add the peas, cover, and steam another 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place the basil, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor. Pulse a few times. Continue to pulse while streaming in the olive oil, until a thick paste has formed.
  3. When the cauliflower is tender and the peas heated through, drain. Place in a large bowl with the garbanzo beans and pesto. Stir until everything is coated. Serve.

Serves 4

Making Cauliflower Peas and Garbanzos | Wheat-Free Meat-Free

I like to drain the cauliflower and peas into the same colander the garbanzo beans are in so that the hot water warms the beans up.

This recipe is being shared in Allergy Free Thursdays and Gluten Free Fridays.

Looking for More Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes?

Take a look at my book, The Wheat-Free Meat-Free Cookbook: 100 Gluten-Free Vegetarian Recipes.

A sampling of the recipes included:
  • Breakfasts: Cinnamon Quinoa Muffins, Yeasted Waffles, Gooey Butter Cake,
  • Sides: Patatas Bravas, Pea and New Potato Salad, Braised Celery,
  • Mains: Corn Waffle Sandwiches, Enchiladas with Green Sauce, Pesto Asparagus Galette, and
  • Desserts: Blueberry Mango Crisp, Baklava Rolls, Amaretto Cake.

You can see the full recipe list on the Amazon page.


Comments

  1. Really fun…pesto with the veggies and we put over rice. We added boiled peas to the pesto with some lemon juice..and it didn’t need any oil..to us anyway.:) Thanks again!

Speak Your Mind

*

Disclaimer 1: Many of the links on this site are affiliate links. That means that if you click through from my link and buy the linked-to product, or sign up for the linked-to service, I receive a commission.


Disclaimer 2: I am not a medical professional, and the information contained on this site is not medical advice. It is your responsibility to check the foods you eat to make sure that they are safe for you. If you're considering any dietary changes, it's probably a good idea to speak with your physician. By using this site, you explicitly agree not to hold Pickled Publishing LLC or any of its members liable in any way for damages arising from decisions you make based on the information made available on this site.

Copyright 2023 Pickled Publishing LLC - All rights reserved. To be clear: This means that, aside from small quotations, the material on this site may not be republished elsewhere without my express permission. Privacy Policy