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

Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
50 MIN
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F. On a parchment lined baking sheet thaw Green Giant* Cauliflower Veggie Tots. Once thawed gently press 4 -5 tots together at one time creating 4-inch (10 cm) round disks.  Repeat with remaining tots. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

In a medium saucepan add water and Green Giant* Frozen Summer Sweet Peas. Simmer for 3- 5 minutes to cook peas.

In a small food processor add cooked peas and remaining pesto ingredients. Puree until smooth.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in chicken and chili powder. Cook until chicken is warmed through and browned, 6 minutes.

To serve: Place 1 or 2 cauliflower tot patties on to a plate, top with a generous dollop of pea pesto and warmed chicken. Garnish with pea shoots and basil leaves.

Tip: For a light and easy meal, toss remaining pea pesto with warm pasta, cooked peas and parmesan cheese. Or serve on crostini as a spread.

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