Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a savory mushroom and lentil mixture—Veggie Sausage Rolls (Mushroom + Lentil) are a flavorful, vegetarian twist on the classic. Packed with cheese, spinach, and aromatic herbs, these rolls are perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick meal. Easy to make, freeze, and reheat, they’re guaranteed to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 2–3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped thyme
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (I use ½ teaspoon salt and cracked pepper)
- 500 grams finely diced mushrooms (regular, field, or button mushrooms, approx. 2 cups once diced/minced)
- 1 ¼ cups breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 2 cups of young spinach leaves (coarsely chopped)
- 1 cup canned lentils (approx. 400g can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated tasty cheese
- ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes or vegetarian Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (for the filling)
For Rolling:
- 3 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 extra egg (for brushing)
- 2–3 tablespoons sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- In a spacious skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Introduce the diced onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until it becomes tender and translucent.
- Add the crushed garlic and thyme, and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the finely diced mushrooms to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and are cooked down.
- Season the mushroom mixture with salt and pepper, then add the roughly chopped spinach.
- Sauté until the spinach has fully wilted, which should take around 2 minutes.
- Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool for a few moments before proceeding.
Combine the Filling Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked mushroom mixture, breadcrumbs, drained lentils, grated cheese, and nutritional yeast or Parmesan.
- Stir until well combined.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly to bind the filling together.
Assemble the Sausage Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry in half to form two rectangles.
- Place a portion of the filling mixture along one long edge of each rectangle, shaping it into a log.
- Roll the pastry over the filling, sealing the edge by pressing lightly. Ensure the seam is on the bottom.
- Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
Prepare for Baking:
- Cut each roll into smaller, bite-sized pieces or leave them as larger rolls.
- Place the sausage rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking tray.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds over the top for extra crunch.
Bake:
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the sausage rolls and freeze them uncooked. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time.
- Customize the Filling: Add your favorite spices like smoked paprika or cumin for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion, vegetarian