Brace yourself, darling, because this plant-powered combo is about to flip your apron and your expectations at the same time.
Roasted vegetables are not boring—unless you skip the seasoning and joy, which we absolutely won’t do here.
These colorful beauties roast like they trained for MasterChef: crispy, tender, and ready to serve drama on a platter.
Now, pair them with dainty little coffee macarons that whisper “dessert but sophisticated, and yes—I’m vegan.”
It’s a full-course glow-up. Veggies and espresso treats? The perfect blend of wholesome, chic, and just a little bougie.
Roasted Vegetables with Coffee Macarons
This delightful duo includes savory roasted vegetables paired with delicate coffee macarons—plant-based, flavor-rich, and ready to show off.
Ingredients
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 red onion quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coffee Macarons:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ¾ cup aquafaba chickpea brine
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
For the Roasted Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss vegetables with olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy.
For the Coffee Macarons:
- Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together in a bowl.
- Whip aquafaba until foamy.
- Add sugar gradually and beat to stiff peaks.
- Fold in dry mix and espresso powder gently.
- Pipe onto a lined baking sheet in circles.
- Let them rest for 30 minutes to form shells.
- Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes.
- Cool completely before filling.
- Mix vanilla with espresso and a little powdered sugar for a quick filling.
- Sandwich macarons and refrigerate to set.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 370
- Total Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Iron: 12%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Calcium: 9%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Potassium: 13%
Additional Tips:
- Use rainbow veggies for a prettier plate (and to show off on Instagram).
- Chill macarons overnight for better texture—yes, they age like fine wine.
- Sprinkle flaky salt on the macarons before baking if you love a salty-sweet hit.
- Pair the whole meal with a glass of oat milk latte if you’re extra like that.
