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Roasted Cauliflower Steak and Spanakopita Melts

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Elevate dinner with these Roasted Cauliflower Steak & Spanakopita Melts. Hearty, cheesy, and perfectly Instagram-worthy!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 305

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium heads cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chopped shallot
  • 1 package (11 ounce) baby spinach
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Slice the cauliflower heads into thick, steak-like pieces.
  3. Coat both sides of each cauliflower steak with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast the cauliflower in the oven until it becomes tender and golden brown.
  5. Sauté the shallots and garlic in a pan until they turn translucent.
  6. Stir the baby spinach, dill, and parsley into the pan and cook until the spinach wilts.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and fold in the ricotta, feta, and smoked Cheddar.
  8. Top the roasted cauliflower steaks with the spinach mixture.
  9. Place the steaks back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 17gFat: 22g

Notes

Customize by swapping out cheeses or adding fresh herbs and other veggies to suit your taste. Allow to rest before serving for better texture and flavor.