#1,292: Grilled Cauliflower with Basil Pesto

This cauliflower with basil pesto was SO good.  I normally don't love grilled cauliflower, but this recipe may have made me a converter.  The only thing I would do differently is to grill the cauliflower a little longer to make it slightly softer.  This had quite a bite/crunch to it.  Also, I threw everything in a Ziploc bag and tossed it all together.  The flavor was still great, but a lot of the basil stuck to the inside of the bag.  It might have been a better idea to brush it on each piece as the recipe suggested...although honestly I still didn't care.  :) 

1 small head of cauliflower
1 cup basil
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Cut the cauliflower lengthwise, including the stalk, into 3/4-inch slices. Set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the basil, garlic, and lemon juice. Turn on the machine and pulse a few times. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor or blender is running. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Pulse again until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks with pesto. Place on a grill over medium heat. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cauliflower is tender but still firm. Serve warm.