# Grilled Cauliflower Sandwiches This Gluten-Free Sandwich Uses a Veggie in Place of Bread By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-sandwich References: [wellandgood](http://wellandgood.com/2015/02/13/recipe-glutenfree-grilled-cheese-cauliflower/) & [tessward](http://tessward.com/carb-free-double-cheese-toastie-2/) It's possible to make a [classic grilled cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-restaurant) gluten-free sandwich with a simple swap of bread, but this recipe shared on Well+Good from Tess Ward puts a completely new spin on the idea. Rather than using a breaded product to contain the cheese in the sandwich, this recipe called for a "cauliflower bread," which is bound together with an egg and cheese. Just like a slice of bread, the cauliflower can be browned to one's liking and stuffed with any sort of ingredients. This carb-free and gluten-free sandwich recipe is just one of the ways cauliflower has proven itself versatile as a substitute. Other creative uses of cauliflower include it as a [replacement for pizza dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gluten-free-cheese-pizza) and beef in chili, as well as a main ingredient in cakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gluten-free Sandwiches:** The growing demand for gluten-free options presents opportunities to create innovative sandwich alternatives using unconventional ingredients like cauliflower bread. - **Cauliflower Substitutes:** The versatility of cauliflower as a substitute for traditional ingredients opens up possibilities for creating new and healthier versions of classic dishes. - **Creative Vegetable-based Recipes:** Exploring unique ways to incorporate vegetables, like cauliflower, into various recipes can be a source of disruptive innovation within the culinary industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food & Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of gluten-free sandwiches by offering innovative and tasty cauliflower-based alternatives. - **Health & Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore and promote the benefits of using cauliflower as a substitute ingredient in various recipes, catering to consumers seeking healthier food options. - **Culinary Arts:** Culinary professionals and chefs can experiment with cauliflower as a substitute ingredient to create new and exciting dishes, potentially revolutionizing the culinary landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Forward Cauliflower Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-cauliflower-sandwich.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camembert-alternative.md) - [Gluten-Free White Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-white-pizza.md) - [Free-From Bread Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudies.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ravioli Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-cheese-ravioli.md) - [Keto-Friendly Sandwich Breaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudwich.md) - [Gluten-Free Cauliflower Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-cauliflower-crust-pizza.md) - [Plant-Based Pizza Crusts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richs-gluten-free-seasoned-cauliflower-pizza-crust.md) - [Stuffed Cauliflower Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-bite.md)