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Coffee-Rubbed Beef Roast with Mocha Cream Puffs

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A boldly seasoned vegan "beef" roast kissed with coffee rub, paired with airy, chocolate-filled cream puffs drenched in rich mocha glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 490 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Coffee-Rubbed Vegan Roast:

  • 2 cups seitan or soy-based vegan roast
  • 1 tbsp ground coffee
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

For the Mocha Cream Puffs:

  • 1 cup plant milk almond or soy
  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water egg replacer
  • 1 cup vegan whipped cream or mousse
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso
  • ½ cup dark vegan chocolate
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • For the Roast:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Mix coffee, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, soy sauce, oil, and vinegar into a paste.
  • Rub mixture all over the seitan roast.
  • Place in a roasting pan and cover.
  • Roast for 40 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered for that dramatic finish.
  • For the Cream Puffs:
  • Boil plant milk and butter.
  • Reduce heat. Stir in flour, cocoa, and salt until dough forms.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Mix flaxseed and water, then beat into dough.
  • Pipe dough onto lined tray in 2-inch mounds.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes.
  • Cool puffs, slice tops, and fill with whipped mousse.
  • Melt chocolate with espresso and maple syrup for mocha glaze.
  • Drizzle like you’re in a food commercial.

Notes

📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 490
  • Total Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 23g

💪 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 19%
  • Calcium: 15%
  • Magnesium: 13%
  • Vitamin B6: 12%
  • Folate: 11%

💡 Additional Notes & Tips

  • Add a splash of red wine to your roast rub if the week’s been that kind of drama.
  • Use decaf espresso if you plan on eating cream puffs at midnight (we know you will).
  • Store extra puffs in the fridge, and your dignity in the freezer (next to the ice cream).
  • Sprinkle flaky salt on the glaze for a salty-sweet combo that’ll change your life.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully. Unlike text messages from your ex.