Cozy Evening Vegan Bake (Printable)

Hearty vegan bake combining roasted vegetables, chickpeas, and a savory crumb topping for cozy meals.

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
02 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small zucchini, sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, chopped

→ Legumes

06 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Seasonings & Liquids

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth

→ Crumb Topping

14 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
15 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potato, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and chickpeas.
03 - Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then add thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and garlic. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Transfer the vegetable mixture into a lightly greased baking dish (about 8x12 inches).
05 - Pour the vegetable broth evenly over the vegetables.
06 - In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, parsley, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until well combined.
07 - Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the vegetables.
08 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and the topping is golden brown.
09 - Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoked paprika and nutritional yeast create this incredible savory depth that even skeptical omnivores love
  • It comes together in one pan and somehow tastes even better as leftovers the next day
02 -
  • The broth is essential, dont skip it, it creates steam that keeps the vegetables from drying out in the oven
  • If your panko is browning too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil for the last 10 minutes
03 -
  • Dry your chickpeas thoroughly with a clean towel after rinsing for the crispiest edges possible
  • Let the bake rest for the full five minutes, otherwise the vegetables fall apart when you try to serve them

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