Romesco and Roasted Cauliflower Open Sandwich with Limey Avocado Crème Recipe

Romesco and Roasted Cauliflower Open Sandwich with Limey Avocado Crème Recipe

Romesco and Roasted Cauliflower Open Sandwich with Limey Avocado Crème Recipe

By: Meg Thompson

This is the ideal work lunch to take the day after enjoying my spiced roasted cauliflower recipe if you have any leftovers.


Servings

4

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • Romesco
  • 4 red capsicums
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped
  • 1 small lemon
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup almonds, lightly toasted
  • ¼-½ cup coriander
  • Sea salt, to taste

  • Avocado Crème
  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Good quality bread of choice
  • Leftover roasted cauliflower, vegetables, tempeh, tofu or chicken

Method


  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Slice capsicums in half, remove the seeds and place cut side down on lined baking tray.
  • Place in oven for 10-15 mins or until a little blackened on surface. Remove from oven and place in bowl and cover with plate to trap steam. Leave for 5 mins.
  • Once capsicums are cool enough to hold, peel and pop into food processor.
  • Add remaining ingredients and blitz to chunky consistency.
  • Store in airtight container in fridge.
  • To make Avocado Crème, combine all ingredients thoroughly in blender or with stick blender.
  • Store in airtight jar in fridge until needed.
  • To assemble, toast slice of bread and smother with generous amount of romesco.
  • Add roasted cauliflower (or substitute) and drizzle with avocado crème.

  

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Meg Thompson

Meg Thompson

Meg Thompson is a practising naturopath, cook, mother, writer and passionate wholefood enthusiast based in Melbourne. Meg’s interest in health, food and the role of food as medicine has shaped her career and lifestyle. Following an early career in psychology and education, she completed studies in naturopathy, nutrition and herbal medicine and now runs a successful clinical practice. Meg works from a philosophy that food is much more than something to fill our bellies, but a source of nourishment, deliciousness, education, ritual and celebration, best shared with those we love.

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