Open-Face Cauliflower-Cheddar Melts

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Melty Cheddar cheese is the perfect complement to cauliflower in this satisfying open-face sandwich built on whole-grain country bread. Serve it with a spinach salad for a great autumn lunch.

By
Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Updated on September 18, 2023
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Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC
Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC
Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance.

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Open-Face Cauliflower-Cheddar Melts
Photo:

Brie Goldman
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 3 cups chopped cauliflower

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons pesto

  • 4 slices whole-grain country bread, toasted

  • 1 ¼ cups shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add cauliflower, bell pepper, marjoram, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, 6 to 8 minutes more. Add pesto and stir to coat. Remove from heat.

    overhead view of cauliflower, seasonings, and red bell pepper with pesto added and hands mixing the pesto into veggie mixture

    Brie Goldman

  2. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high.

  3. Place toasted bread on a baking sheet and divide the vegetable mixture among the toasts. Top each with about 1/4 cup cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 3 minutes.

    veggie mixture added to the top of bread on a sheet pan and sprinkled with cheese

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Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309 Calories
18g Fat
26g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Vitamin A 1515IU 30%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Vitamin D 47IU 12%
Vitamin E 3mg 22%
Folate 66mcg 17%
Vitamin K 15mcg 13%
Sodium 606mg 26%
Calcium 382mg 29%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Potassium 356mg 8%
Zinc 2mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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