I love vegetables. Like really love them. In fact I think they’re my favorite food group…after the ice cream and cheese group, that is. 😉
But you know what I do not enjoy?
Plain steamed vegetables. Mushy vegetables. Bland vegetables.
These commonly served dishes make veggie-eating seem like a chore, and hardly highlight the delicious variations in color, flavor and texture that vegetables offer.
So today I want to share with you a vegetable creation that’s the complete opposite of bland and boring:
Roasted Cauliflower with Peas, Pesto and Eggs
Though this dish is nearly all vegetables, I think you could serve it to your heartiest eater without a single complaint. It’s that good.
What’s even better? The whole thing can be made in just one pan (a killer Le Creuset pan that you can enter to win at the bottom of this post!!) with just a handful of simple ingredients.
It’s healthy, incredibly flavorful, and has quickly become my family’s new favorite vegetarian dinner.
Here’s how to make it.
Gather your cauliflower, frozen peas, eggs and pesto (I used this pesto with some fresh basil thrown in, but you could use any pesto recipe you like or even store-bought. Add the juice of half a lemon if your pesto doesn’t already taste bright and tangy – you really want a lemony taste for this dish!).
[Note: I always choose Earthbound Farm veggies whenever they are an option. Partly because they’re organic, but also because I find their produce – whether fresh or frozen – just tastes better than the alternatives. Must be that beautiful land and those dedicated farmers.]
Cut your cauliflower into florets and sauté with olive oil and a small sliced onion in your sauté pan until they start to brown.
Place the whole pan in a 425 degree oven and roast for about 10Â minutes or until cauliflower has softened.
Remove pan from oven (make sure to place a potholder over the handle – sounds obvious but I’ve forgotten before and it huuuuurts!) then stir in the frozen peas and pesto.
Using a spoon, create little holes in the veggies where you’ll drop the eggs.
Return the pan to the oven and bake until the eggs are cooked through, about 10-15 more minutes.
That’s it!
I like to serve this with a thick piece of rustic bread & butter, but it’s satisfying enough to eat as-is, too. It’s also delicious when topped with a little squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Below is the step-by-step recipe, as well as your chance to enter to win this Le Creuset 3-quart Stainless Steel Saute Pan – a $200 value!!
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- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 head Earthbound Farm cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 small-medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup Earthbound Farm frozen peas
- ¼ cup pesto of your choice
- 4 organic eggs
- Kosher salt
- Lemon wedges and Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Add the oil to an oven-proof sauté pan or skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cauliflower florets, along with a generous pinch of salt, and sauté for 5-8 minutes or until veggies begin to brown.
- Place the whole pan in the oven and roast veggies for 10-15 minutes or until softened.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and stir in the peas and pesto.
- Create four little divots in the veggies and crack an egg into each hole.
- Return to the oven, reducing heat to 400, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
This post is sponsored by Earthbound Farm, as part of my ongoing partnership with them. Thank you for reading and for supporting both my blog and organic producers who are helping to protect our health and the earth!
61 Comments
Amy
December 10, 2014 at 2:56 pmThat cauliflower dish looks delicious. Maybe I’d try that in a new pan!
Lacey
December 10, 2014 at 3:18 pmI’d make this recipe with the new pan! I plan to make it either way. Looks delicious! Thanks for the giveaway!
Allyson
December 10, 2014 at 3:34 pmThis looks like a fabulous pan! The first recipe I would make is my mom’s delicious 3-bean veggie chili.
Cori
December 10, 2014 at 4:57 pmSteamed veggies or sauteed veggies to put over pasta or rice.
Deb Jackson
December 10, 2014 at 4:58 pmI think I would make cinnamon oatmeal.
Jennifer
December 10, 2014 at 5:23 pmI’d make this recipe- looks delicious!
Lauren
December 10, 2014 at 5:24 pmI would make some sort of hearty stew in this pan first. Then probably this roasted cauli recipe!
Courtney
December 10, 2014 at 5:48 pmThis pan looks awesome! I would make a stir fry dish with quinoa and veggies!
Amelia Winslow
December 10, 2014 at 5:57 pmThat sounds delicious. Invite me over! 🙂
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance
December 10, 2014 at 6:13 pmI would definitely make this omg this has some of my favorite flavors all mixed together and I love how easy it is to make!
Gay T
December 10, 2014 at 7:22 pmI’ll make a sautéed vegetable, seafood and rice dish.
christa gadola
December 10, 2014 at 8:12 pmmmmm…. i love roasted cauliflower and baked eggs. if i won this lovely pan, i sure would try your recipe. along with plain ol fried eggs on toast! love le creuset.
Sharon
December 10, 2014 at 9:06 pmThis would be a perfect pot to smother fresh shucked corn with onions and bacon!
Amelia Winslow
December 10, 2014 at 9:52 pmNow you’re talking!!
Margot C
December 10, 2014 at 11:38 pmI think a beautiful Ratatouille would be nice in that pan.
Jen
December 11, 2014 at 5:26 amI could put this pan to good use!!!
manda
December 11, 2014 at 7:40 amI would make soup.
jill
December 11, 2014 at 7:41 amprobably eggs!!
Linda Bradshaw
December 11, 2014 at 8:30 amThat recipe looks so yummy. I would love to have the pan. I would saute some veggies and maybe some kind of meat. I would love to look up recipes to try.
Natalie
December 11, 2014 at 8:30 amI would make a shrimp stir fry!
Waheeda
December 11, 2014 at 8:53 amGreat giveaway !
Jessica
December 11, 2014 at 9:14 amI would make a stir fry!
Kathleen
December 11, 2014 at 10:55 amI would make chicken mozzarella pasta with sun-dried tomatoes!
Betsy
December 11, 2014 at 10:59 amI’d absolutely make this, it looks wonderful!
Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating
December 11, 2014 at 11:40 amHow about a baked egg dish like a frittata?
Beth
December 11, 2014 at 12:40 pmLooks delicious!
Amelia Winslow
December 11, 2014 at 2:44 pmYUM! Can I come over for dinner?!
Amanda
December 11, 2014 at 2:51 pmI would use it to make pork chops or pork loin. I could brown the meat, then bake it.
Nicole Jenkins
December 11, 2014 at 4:04 pmThis recipe looks amazing! I am definitely going to try it!!
Dawn Thomas
December 11, 2014 at 5:07 pmI would make my son’s fave Israeli couscous with goat cheese.
Amanda
December 11, 2014 at 6:10 pmI would sear pork loin then bake in the oven.
Shannon
December 11, 2014 at 7:30 pmPancakes for my family!
Jillian T
December 11, 2014 at 7:51 pmI would love to use it to make sauteed garlic asparagus.
Emi
December 11, 2014 at 9:43 pmI would make some pad thai, although roasted cauliflower sounds delicious on this chilly, windy day!
Karen
December 12, 2014 at 7:52 amYour recipe!
Alexa F.
December 12, 2014 at 9:37 amProbably either kale or brussels sprouts. Maybe eggs from our ducks – because why not first test out the heating needs with something that can be picky.
tammigirl
December 12, 2014 at 12:38 pmI think it would be a couple salmon filets. That sounds so good right now.
Annie
December 12, 2014 at 4:17 pmthis recipe!
Amy Z.
December 12, 2014 at 4:32 pmI’d make braised lettuce with peas!
shaunie
December 12, 2014 at 7:49 pmWould probably be broccoli casserole
shelley hudson
December 12, 2014 at 8:47 pmI’d make a stove-top frittata! I absolutely loved this dish, Amelia. It’s so hearty and substantial–perfect for cooler weather and very satisfying.
Carla S
December 13, 2014 at 3:03 amI would saute maushrooms in olive oil and kale in olive oil. 🙂
Lindsay Williams
December 13, 2014 at 8:28 amI would make this recipe. Looks delicious!
Brittany Koelmel
December 13, 2014 at 6:40 pmI would make scallops!
marie
December 14, 2014 at 7:40 amA fritatta!
Nicole D
December 14, 2014 at 10:02 amI would love to make some seasoned sauté veggies with some wild rice with this pan.
Taylor
December 14, 2014 at 3:19 pmI would make roasted brussel sprouts with bacon and chestnuts. Yum!
T Michelle Trump
December 14, 2014 at 7:07 pmI would make some jambalya~!
Aly
December 15, 2014 at 5:53 amHmmm…I would make some delicious fajitas.
wendy spencer
December 15, 2014 at 11:24 amI’d probably have to make some chili! Loaded with veggies and beans!
Millie
December 15, 2014 at 5:02 pmI would make this amazing dish over and over!!
Amelia Winslow
December 15, 2014 at 5:17 pmAw, thanks, Millie!
Amber
December 16, 2014 at 1:43 pmCrepes, and sauteed asparagus!
sara haaf
December 16, 2014 at 6:02 pmI’d make some chicken wild rice hot dish.
Taylor Mathis
December 16, 2014 at 6:39 pmI would make some cauliflower fried “rice”, followed shortly by trying this recipe!!
Amelia Winslow
December 16, 2014 at 9:19 pmI’ve yet to try cauliflower fried rice but it sounds so good!
Sheida
December 16, 2014 at 9:37 pmLove this! This is a great breakfast idea!
Emily @Zweber Farms
December 20, 2014 at 9:31 amThis looks fabulous! I’m going to try this for Christmas brunch. Our family adores cauliflower and of course we gave an abundance of frsh farm eggs. Thanks for the great recipe Amelia.
Amelia Winslow
December 20, 2014 at 9:55 amI bet this would be even more delicious with your eggs, Emily!
Erin
March 2, 2015 at 6:02 pmI made this today and LOVED it. One question. Do you bake the eggs until the yolks are set, or leave them runny? Thanks Amelia!
Amelia Winslow
March 3, 2015 at 2:16 pmAw, I’m so glad! Thanks for sharing! I usually leave them a little runny – like where the outside of the yolk is firmer but the inside is runny, like an over-medium fried egg. But that part is up to you!