So, imagine a pot roast that doesn’t moo but still melts like your patience by Thursday—welcome to your new plant-based obsession. This slow cooker miracle simmers root vegetables, rich broth, and smoky vegan “beef” while you live your best multitasking fantasy. Then, to really flex, we serve it with coffee panna cotta because you’re classy and caffeinated. The aroma will make your kitchen smell like you know what you’re doing—even if your idea of seasoning is just “vibes.” No animals were harmed, but taste buds? Absolutely rocked.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Coffee Panna Cotta
A hearty vegan pot roast cooked low and slow with root veggies and herbs, paired with a silky coffee panna cotta for dessert.
Ingredients
Vegan Pot Roast:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 carrots sliced
- 3 potatoes cubed
- 2 cups mushrooms halved
- 2 cups seitan or plant-based roast chunks
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Coffee Panna Cotta:
- 1½ cups plant milk almond or oat
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp agar-agar powder
- Dark chocolate shavings optional
Instructions
Pot Roast:
- In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Add seitan, potatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce, herbs, and spices. Stir well.
- Pour into the slow cooker with vegetable broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Stir gently before serving to blend all the cozy goodness.
Coffee Panna Cotta:
- Combine plant milk, coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Whisk in agar-agar.
- Bring to boil, simmer 2 minutes, keep whisking like a woman scorned.
- Pour into ramekins and chill for 2 hours.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 360
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Folate: 25%
- Vitamin C: 19%
- Magnesium: 16%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a splash of red wine to the broth if you’re feeling scandalous.
- For extra richness, stir in 1 tbsp miso paste at the end.
- Fresh rosemary on top = chef’s kiss.
- Swap seitan with tempeh if you’re the adventurous type.
- Serve with crusty bread. Because carbs are love.
