First, fill, then bake! Vegan Sausage Rolls are crispy, savory, and easy. Perfect for kids, parties, and quick family snacks.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 cup cooked lentils or mashed chickpeas
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 1 sheet vegan puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp plant milk (for brushing)
- Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray.
- Next, prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix lentils, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Then, roll out the pastry and cut into long strips.
- After that, place filling in a log along one edge of each strip.
- Next, roll the pastry over the filling and seal the edge with plant milk.
- Then, cut into rolls and place seam-side down on the tray.
- Brush with plant milk and sprinkle seeds if using.
- Finally, bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and flaky.
Tips & Tricks
- Additionally, mash filling slightly so it holds together.
- Next, chill filling for 10 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Then, don’t overfill or rolls may burst.
- Finally, let cool slightly before serving so they set.
Variations & Benefits
- Kid-Friendly Version: Skip strong spices and serve with ketchup.
- Spicy Version: Add chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pastry and breadcrumbs.
- Health Benefits: Lentils provide fiber and protein. As a result, these rolls are filling and heart-healthy.
Nutrition Facts (per roll, approximate)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
Kid-Friendly Serving Ideas
- First, cut into bite sizes for easy snacking.
- Next, serve with mild dips like ketchup or vegan mayo.
- Finally, add fruit or veggie sticks for a fun plate.
