Description
These Savory Vegan Pizza Rolls are a delicious plant-based appetizer or snack, featuring a soft pizza dough rolled with tomato sauce, vegan mozzarella, crumbled vegan sausage, and fresh vegetables. Baked to golden perfection, they offer a flavorful and satisfying bite-sized treat perfect for parties or casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 package (1 lb) of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup vegan sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (red, green, or yellow)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Lightly dust your work surface with flour to avoid sticking. Roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12×10 inches, giving you a good base for rolling.
- Apply Sauce: Spread the tomato or marinara sauce evenly over the surface of the dough, leaving around a 1-inch border on all sides to help seal the rolls later.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded vegan mozzarella cheese uniformly over the sauced dough to get cheesy pockets in each roll.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the crumbled vegan sausage, sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, and finely chopped red onion over the cheese layer to build layers of flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle the Italian seasoning evenly over all the toppings to add a classic herbaceous note to your pizza rolls.
- Roll Dough: Starting from the longer side, carefully roll the dough into a log shape, making sure it is tight enough to hold together but not too tight to squeeze out fillings.
- Slice Rolls: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolled log into 1-inch wide pieces, creating individual pizza rolls ready for baking.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the pizza rolls cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each to allow for even baking.
- Brush with Oil: Lightly brush the tops of the pizza rolls with olive oil to encourage golden browning and added flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pizza rolls turn golden brown and the vegan cheese melts thoroughly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pizza rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving to let the fillings set and avoid burns.
Notes
- You can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience or make your own for a fresher taste.
- Feel free to customize the fillings with other vegetables or vegan meats to suit your taste.
- If you prefer a crisper crust, bake a few extra minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve with extra marinara or vegan ranch dressing for dipping.
- To make ahead, assemble the rolls, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
