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.

Add onion; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.

Open-Face Cauliflower-Cheddar Melts

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Add pesto and stir to coat.

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

Place toasted bread on a baking sheet and divide the vegetable mixture among the toasts.

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Top each with about 1/4 cup cheese.

Broil until the cheese is melted and browned in spots, about 3 minutes.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

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

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