Roasted Veggie Salad & Vegan Avocado Cream
In this recipe, we’ve spiked puréed avocado with garlic, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. It’s a little zippy! We love how that bright, puckery kick brings out all the sweetness in our earthy roasted veggie salad.
Recipe - HIGHLAND BRIDGE
Roasted Veggie Salad & Vegan Avocado Cream
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time50 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE ROASTED VEGGIES: ¾ cup red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups Brussels sprouts, hulled and halved
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
FOR THE AVOCADO CREMA (makes 1 cup): 1 avocado
1 teaspoon fresh garlic
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
4 oz arugula greens
Directions
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- To make the roasted vegetables: On sheet pan, combine the peppers, squash, Brussels sprouts, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss all the ingredients to coat with seasoning and oil.
- Roast in oven for 45-50 minutes, turning veggies with a spatula halfway through the baking time. Cool completely.
- To make avocado cream: In a food processor, combine the avocado, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt and cayenne. Pulse until creamy.
- Divide the arugula among 4 plates and top each one with roasted veggies and a drizzle of avocado cream.
15 minutes
Prep Time
50 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
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Makes 4 servings

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Directions
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- To make the roasted vegetables: On sheet pan, combine the peppers, squash, Brussels sprouts, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil. Toss all the ingredients to coat with seasoning and oil.
- Roast in oven for 45-50 minutes, turning veggies with a spatula halfway through the baking time. Cool completely.
- To make avocado cream: In a food processor, combine the avocado, garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt and cayenne. Pulse until creamy.
- Divide the arugula among 4 plates and top each one with roasted veggies and a drizzle of avocado cream.