roasted cauliflower with hatch chile pesto

ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds or slightly less) sliced in pieces or broken into small florets
• 1/2 cup THE GRACIOUS  GOURMET HATCH CHILE PESTO
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine cauliflower and THE GRACIOUS GOURMET HATCH CHILE PESTO (or an equal amount of drained tomato salsa) and spread on a baking sheet.
2. Roast for 25-30 minutes until nicely browned all over, stirring occasionally so that the browning is even. Pour the cauliflower into a bowl and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Serve hot or at room temperature as a vegetable accompaniment to all meats, poultry and fish.

Serves 4 as a side dish.