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Roasted Vegetables with Coffee Macarons

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This delightful duo includes savory roasted vegetables paired with delicate coffee macarons—plant-based, flavor-rich, and ready to show off.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 370 kcal

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.