Braised Cauliflower with Plum Tomatoes and Basil Pesto

• Preheat oven to 350^o F.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until golden brown, remove bacon and set aside.
• To the bacon fat, add oil, garlic and shallots; cook for 5 minutes being careful not to burn the garlic. Add diced tomatoes, red pepper, basil leaves, sea salt and black pepper. Bring to a light simmer and add in cauliflower.
• Transfer to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish and sprinkle with feta cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.

While cauliflower is cooking, make the Basil Pesto

• In a food processor, pulse garlic, pine nuts and basil until mixed together.
• Add in Parmesan cheese and then slowly add in the oil.
• When oil is incorporated, add in lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
• Garnish top of cooked cauliflower with the Basil Pesto.