The Vegan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli with Pecans and Cranberries are comforting and delicious. We made this meal with sweet potatoes, broccoli florets, olive oil, seasoning, pecans, cranberries, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, parsley, and vegan feta. This recipe contains 5 grams of protein and 300 calories per serving. It becomes ready to serve in just forty-eight minutes. Store this Vegan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli with Pecans and Cranberries for four days in the refrigerator. You may serve this dish with vegan creamy mushroom pasta, cucumber tomato salad, vegan pesto pasta, lemon herb rice, garlic couscous, or roasted tomato orzo.
STATS:
- Serving size: 1 portion
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 48 minutes
- Course: Side dish
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Cooking time: 33 minutes
- Serving: 4
- Calories: 300 Kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Large baking sheet
- Small skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Baking paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Serving dish
INGREDIENTS:
VEGETABLES:
- 2 large cubed sweet potatoes
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- Salt, to taste
- Half tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
PECAN CRANBERRY TOPPING:
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
GARNISH:
- Chopped parsley
- Crumbled vegan feta
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATOES:
- These potatoes become soft and tender when we roast them. Potatoes give a naturally sweet taste and vitamin A to the recipe. Utilize butternut squash as a replacement.
BROCCOLI FLORETS:
- They include color and texture to the meal. These florets give a fresh vegetable taste and fiber to the recipe. You may use cauliflower florets as another choice.
OLIVE OIL:
- Oil roasts the vegetables evenly and gives golden edges. It also sticks the seasoning well to the vegetables. You may use avocado oil as a substitute.
DRIED CRANBERRIES:
- Cranberries add sweetness and chewy texture to the dish. They pair well with the soft vegetables and crunchy pecans. Raisins are good to use if you are not using cranberries.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, include baking paper on the sheet and warm the oven to 425°F.
- Put the cubed sweet potatoes on the sheet, then toss them with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread a single layer of cubes on the sheet to roast them for fifteen minutes.
- Toss broccoli florets with 1 tbsp oil and roast them for 18 minutes.
- Toast the chopped pecans for 3 minutes on medium flame in the dry skillet.
- Mix maple syrup and balsamic vinegar with the pecans, then turn off the flame.
- Transfer the roasted potatoes and broccoli to the dish, then add the dried cranberries.
- Lastly, spoon the maple pecan mixture on top, then include parsley and crumbled vegan feta.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN:
- Vegan Lentil Loaf
- Crispy Tofu Steaks
- Chickpea Patties
- Mushroom Wellington
RICE AND GRAIN:
- Lemon Herb Rice
- Quinoa with Fresh Herbs
- Brown Rice Pilaf
- Garlic Couscous
PASTA DISHES:
- Garlic Butter Spaghetti
- Pesto Pasta
- Roasted Tomato Orzo
SALADS:
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
- Cucumber and Tomato Salad
- Vegan Kale Salad
- Apple and Spinach Salad
MEALS:
- Stuffed Butternut Squash
- Mushroom Roast
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Stuffed Bell Peppers
TIPS:
- Cut the sweet potatoes into equal-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer in the pan, not too close together.
- Toast the pecans carefully over medium heat so they don’t burn.
- Just before serving, add maple pecans and cranberries.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the cooled vegetables in a closed box for four days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the roasted vegetables for two months in the container.
FAQs:
Can I make this dish earlier?
- Yes, you can chill the roasted veggies and the pecan topping in advance.
How can I make this meal nut-free?
- For the desired variant, you can use pumpkin seeds for pecans.
Does frozen broccoli work well in this recipe?
- Yes, you can add frozen broccoli after completely draining any excess moisture.
Is this dish suitable to serve cold?
- Yes, you can serve it at room temperature, but warm food tastes better.
How can I minimize the sweetness in this meal?
- You can use unsweetened dried cranberries and eliminate the maple syrup for a less sweet flavor.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 300 kcal
Net carbs: 38 g
Iron: 1.8 mg
Total carbs: 44 g
Vitamin A: 16,000 IU
Fiber: 6 g
Calcium: 90 mg
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Potassium: 700 mg
