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Roasted Cauliflower Steak & Spanakopita Melts

Delicious Roasted Cauliflower Steak & Spanakopita Melts Recipe

This Roasted Cauliflower Steak & Spanakopita Melts is a delightful vegetarian dish with savory flavors and a perfect presentation.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 steaks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium heads cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cup chopped shallot
  • 11 ounce baby spinach 1 package
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large rimmed baking sheet
  • Foil
  • large nonstick pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Arrange racks in middle and upper third of oven; preheat to 450°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Remove any outer leaves from cauliflower, keeping stems intact. Cut two 1-inch-thick slices from the center of each head to create 4 cauliflower steaks. Place the steaks on the prepared baking sheet and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt.
  3. Roast the cauliflower steaks, turning halfway, until tender, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
  5. Add spinach in batches, cooking until wilted, around 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, garlic, and pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
  6. Transfer the spinach mixture to a large mixing bowl and stir in ricotta and feta cheese.
  7. Switch the oven to broil on high. Top each cauliflower steak with ½ cup of the spinach mixture and 2 tablespoons of shredded Cheddar. Broil until the cheese melts and lightly browns, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steakCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings by using goat cheese instead of feta or add red pepper flakes for heat.

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