Ever wonder what a vegan will eat during the Holidays?

There has never been a better time to be plantbased in this world. So many options now and much easier to purchase ready made products. As a Chef I still like to cook my own meals the majority of the time. This Easter I am making a Roasted Cauliflower with infused garlic, herbs, vegan parmesan (I made) and topped with toasted Hemp hearts.

I will also have a side of sweet potato mash within fused with garlic and maple syrup. And of course fresh Broccoli with garlic and saute mushrooms and spinach.

Chef Perry

Easter Dinner For a Vegan Chef

Here is my recipes for Roasted Cauliflower, sweet potato mash with broccoli and mushrooms.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 whole Head of Cauliflower
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/3 tsp sage
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp hemp hearts
• 1 tsp bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup vegan parmesan I make my own with cashews, nutritional yeast and Pink himalayan sea salt

Sweet Potato Mash

• 3 whole sweet potatoes
• 3/4 tsp pink himalayan sea salt
• 1 tsp liquid smoke optional
• 2 tbs pure maple syrup

Broccoli

• 1 bunch of broccoli
• 2 cloves of garlic sliced thin
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

Mushrooms & Spinach

• Approx 6 full white mushrooms sliced
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 cup spinach leaves

Equipment

• Dutch Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Mix all the ingredients except the cauliflower together and whisk well.
3. Trim any leaves of the cauliflower and cut the stem so it will sit flat. Do not remove any of the florets. Keep the cauliflower whole.
4. Place cauliflower in the dutch oven upside down and pour half of the mixture on it. Let it soak for a minute then turn it over and brush and pour the remaining mixture over the top.
5. Place the lid on the dutch oven and bake for approx 35-40 min. Check for easy fork penetration.
6. When it is at that point remove lid and place oven on broil. Allow the cauliflower to brown on top. Approx 3-5 min.
   

Sweet Potato Mash

1. Wash sweet potatoes and place in oven the same time as the cauliflower.

   Place a few fork holes in each potato before putting in the oven.
2. Once fully baked remove outer skins from potatoes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and begin to mash the potatoes and ingredients together. Adjust salt to taste and ready to serve.

Broccoli

1. Steam broccoli until tender.
2. Add sea salt and fresh thin garlic slices and serve.

Mushroom Saute

1. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and fry the mushrooms.
2. When close to fully cooked add the garlic and spinach and allow to cook for a few more minutes. Spinach leaves should wilt right down. Salt and Pepper to taste and serve.

Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter and Many Blessings to All.

Be Kind

Chef Perry