Crispy Vegan Cauliflower Roast With Mashed Potatoes and Dark Onion Gravy

This vegan cauliflower roast is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with savory flavors. The whole cauliflower is coated in a flavorful marinade, topped with a walnut-panko crust, and served with creamy mashed potatoes, green beans, and a rich dark onion gravy.

This vegan main course is perfect for a special dinner, a family meal, or when you want to surprise guests. A simple vegan recipe that looks beautiful and is truly satisfying.

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📋 INGREDIENTS:

For the cauliflower:

1 large cauliflower, about 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Smoked paprika powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

Black pepper

1 tbsp lemon juice

For the crispy crust:

60 g panko breadcrumbs (2 oz, about 1 cup)

40 g walnuts, finely chopped (1.4 oz, about 1/3 cup)

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

15 g parsley, finely chopped (0.5 oz, about 1/2 cup)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 pinch of salt

For the mashed potatoes:

1 kg floury potatoes (2.2 lb)

40 g vegan butter (1.4 oz, about 3 tbsp)

200 ml unsweetened oat milk (3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp)

Salt

Black pepper

Nutmeg

For the dark onion gravy:

3 large onions, about 450 g (1 lb)

2 garlic cloves

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp dark Balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp soy sauce

500 ml vegetable broth (2 cups) 👉 https://youtu.be/8tvVyhMry70

1 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp cornstarch

2 tbsp cold water

Salt

Black pepper

Add:

Green beans

1 tbsp vegan butter

1 clove garlic

Salt

Black pepper