Crispy Smashed Cauliflower Tots & Summer Pea Pesto with Roasted Chicken Recipe

Crispy Smashed Cauliflower Tots & Summer Pea Pesto with Roasted Chicken

• 1 pkg. (454 g) Green Giant* frozen Cauliflower Veggie Tots
• 1 cup (250 mL) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 cups (500mL) shredded roasted chicken
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
• Pea shoots and basil leaves for garnish

 

Pea Pesto

• 2 cups (500 mL) Green Giant* frozen Summer Sweet Peas
• ½ cup (125 mL) water
• ½ cup (125mL) fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted almonds, toasted
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
• 2 small garlic cloves
• ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) sea salt
• 1 half ripe avocado