Meal Kit
Lemon-Spiced Cauliflower Pita
with tzatziki and spinach salad
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian

Chef
Scott Gorsky
You won't believe how "meaty" a veggie-stuffed pita can be. Roasted cauliflower with a smoky lemon-infused seasoned blend forms the base of this Mediterranean-inspired sandwich. Served with all the traditional fixin's like tzatziki sauce and a salad of fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, feel free to go hog wild on this delicious veggie pita.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Cauliflower Florets
- 1 Onion
- 2 Persian Cucumbers
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- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Spinach
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon 'n Herb Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving) DOLJDEP8
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Calories440
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Carbohydrates82g
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Net Carbs74g
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Fat4g
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Protein28g
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Sodium7670mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Box Grater
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Roast the Cauliflower
Halve and peel onion. Slice half the onion into thin strips and cut other half into 1/4" dice. Combine lemon-herb seasoning and smoked paprika in a mixing bowl with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add cauliflower florets and diced onion (reserve 2 tsp. for lemon vinaigrette). Toss to coat and spread into a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender and lightly caramelized, 18-20 minutes. Reserve mixing bowl for dressing vegetables; no need to wipe clean.
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2 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim cucumbers. Halve one lengthwise and cut into 1/4" half-moons. Grate second cucumber on large hole side of box grater and squeeze out excess moisture in a paper towel. Core Roma tomato and halve lengthwise. Slice one half into 1/4" half-moons and finely dice other half. Zest lemon, halve, and juice.
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3 Make Tzatziki Sauce and Lemon Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. lemon zest, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. In a second small bowl, whisk together 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, reserved 2 tsp. diced red onion, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.
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4 Warm Pitas and Dress Vegetables
Stack pitas and wrap in foil. Place in oven 5 minutes until warmed and pliable. Combine diced tomato and half the half-moon cucumbers (reserve remaining for spinach salad) in reserved mixing bowl. Toss with 1 tsp. lemon vinaigrette.
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5 Fill Pitas and Toss Salad
Fill warmed pitas with cauliflower and dressed vegetable mixture. In mixing bowl used for vegetables, combine spinach with thin onion strips (to taste), half-moon tomatoes, and remaining half-moon cucumber. Toss with remaining lemon vinaigrette and season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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6 Plate the Dish
Serve pitas on a plate along with salad. Garnish salad with remaining lemon zest. Add a dollop of tzatziki sauce to pitas or serve on side for dipping.
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