The Best Easy Vegan crusted Cauliflower Roast
There’s vegan roast and then there’s this deeply rich, deeply satisfying crusted cauliflower roast. Think simple, rustic, and melt-in-your-mouth amazing crispy on the outside soft and almost melting cauliflower with a sweet-spicy zingy combo of red pesto paste crust. It doesn’t get much better than this vegan roast.How amazing can easy vegan crusted cauliflower roast get? The answer is very, very delicious. Think crispy, golden brown, spicy with a hint of sweetness and just the right mix of crunchy and soft textures. It really doesn’t get much easier or more delicious than this made-for holiday Vegan roast.
Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Red Pesto Vegan
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 tsp Oregano
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs or finely chopped almonds if gluten-free
Optional roasted veggies
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Beetroot Cut into large Chunks
- 2 Parsnips Cut into large Chunks
- 1 Zucchini Cut into large Chunks
- 3 Red Onions Cut into large Chunks
- 10 cloves Garlic With the peel still on
- 3 Apples Cut into wedges
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Thyme
- Pinch of Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F hot air and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, add three tablespoons of olive oil and mix in vegan red pesto. In another bowl, mix together bread crumbs with paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Next, cut the stem off the cauliflower and rinse it. Lightly pat it dry. Place the cauliflower on the lined baking sheet and rub the pesto mix all over it. Pour the breadcrumb mixture on top of the cauliflower and pat it firmly all around it to create a nice crust.
- Gently place all the chopped veggies around the cauliflower and drizzle them with olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.Cover the roast with tinfoil and cook in the oven for 25 minutes. Stir the veggies and remove the tinfoil. Cook for the remainder of the time, or until the cauliflower roast is cooked all the way through and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
add 1 teaspoon allspice and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the crust to add more holiday flavor