Roasted Cauliflower Melt

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 head cauliflower, stemmed and cut into 1/2-inch cross sections
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
  • 2 sheets lavash, quartered to yield 8 small sheets, 4 1/4- by 5 3/4-inches
  • 8 ounces butterkase cheese, shredded
  • 2 ripe pears, sliced thin
  • 4 cups watercress
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 5 radishes, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. For the cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, mustard, paprika and some salt and pepper Brush the cauliflower sections with the spice oil.
  2. Place flat on a sheet tray and roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Carefully flip the cauliflower and return to oven and roast until golden, another 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. For the mustard: Meanwhile, mix together in a small bowl the yellow mustard, honey and stone ground mustard.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Set aside.
  7. For the sandwich build: Add the butter to griddle over medium-low heat.
  8. In between two pieces of lavash, spread some honey mustard, layer shredded butterkase, a portion of cauliflower, pears and finally more shredded cheese.
  9. Place the sandwich on the griddle, covering with a metal bowl.
  10. Cook until golden and crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  11. For the salad: Mix the watercress, dill and radishes together, and toss with the lemon juice and some olive oil.
  12. Season with salt and pepper and serve on the side of the cauliflower melt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

718 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 58.2g 75% DV
Carbs 49.2g 18% DV
Fiber 11.6g 41% DV
Sugar 26.3g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10605mg 100% DV
Potassium 1250.3mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 84mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 782.3mcg 87% DV
Vitamin C 44.2mg 49% DV
Calcium 330.5mg 25% DV
Iron 10mg 55% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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