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This cauliflower spanakopita melt is a dream come true! It blends the flavors of the Greek spinach pie, spanakopita, into the hand-held comfort and convenience of a grilled cheese sandwich. Chopped roasted cauliflower brings a healthy, veggie-packed twist. We cook these sandwiches in a skillet, but if you have a sandwich press, you can use that to crisp them up instead.
Tested by
Amanda Stanfield
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 minsServings:4Nutrition Profile: No Added Sugar Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Weight Loss Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition FactsThis Cauliflower Spanakopita Melt is the best of both worlds—the flavors of a classic Greek dish in a handy sandwich. Antioxidant-rich cauliflower and spinach get a flavor upgrade from earthy garlic, herby dill and sweet shallots. Briny feta cheese and funky fontina become all melty and hold everything together between two slices of nutty whole-wheat bread that get a marvelously crisp exterior from grilling on a hot skillet. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure everything cooks evenly. Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! Drain as much liquid as possible from the spinach after cooking it to prevent soggy sandwiches. If you cook the sandwiches in a skillet, place a second skillet on top to weigh them down. This will help them cook evenly by applying consistent pressure. You can use Cheddar cheese or your favorite melting cheese instead of feta and fontina. You can make this sandwich using whole-wheat pita bread instead of regular sandwich bread. Nutrition Notes Cauliflower doesn’t exactly fit the “ eat the rainbow ” motto, but that doesn’t mean it’s not full of nutrition. It is, after all, one of the cruciferous vegetables, which are known for their disease-fighting phytonutrients. Plus cauliflower is low-carb and […]
Cauliflower Spanakopita Melt Is the Plant-Based Sandwich of Your Dreams
