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Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

with pesto almond rice

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk, Wheat

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  • Vegetarian

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
  • 8 oz. Cauliflower Florets
  • 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
  • Info
    1 oz. Sicilian Sauce
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    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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    1 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
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    ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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    ½ oz. Roasted Sliced Almonds
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
  • ½ tsp. Potato Spice Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    650
  • Carbohydrates
    74g
  • Net Carbs
    63g
  • Fat
    29g
  • Protein
    23g
  • Sodium
    1790mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. If using Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes. If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. Add protein to meal as desired.

  1. 1

    Cook the Vegetables

    Drain and rinse chickpeas.

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add cauliflower, chickpeas, garlic salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated and vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes.

    Uncover and stir often until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Stir in half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish) and Sicilian sauce (to taste).

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Toast the Panko

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add panko to hot pan. Stir occasionally until panko is golden-brown, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer panko to towel-lined plate and set aside.

    While panko toasts, continue recipe.

  3. 3

    Heat the Rice

    Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice, 2 Tbsp. water, pesto, almonds, and potato spice seasoning in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel.

    Microwave covered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.

    Stir to combine and fluff rice with a fork.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetables. Garnish dish with toasted panko and remaining cheese. Bon appétit!

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