Sausage rolls are one of the many foods that I miss from back home in the UK. If you have no idea what I am talking about, they are sausage meat wrapped in deliciously buttery pastry. Sadly, however, the traditional version is terribly unhealthy. The sausage meat tends to be low quality, which invariably means it is high in saturated fat, and the pastry consists of butter and white flour. So I was over the moon when I was given this recipe for vegetarian sausage rolls. Instead of sausage meat, the filling consists of low fat cottage cheese, pecans, egg, onion, rolled oats, and breadcrumbs.
Although the pastry is still fairly high in saturated fat, the filling of these vegetarian sausage rolls has many fantastic nutritional qualities. The cottage cheese is a great, low fat source of calcium, protein, vitamins B2 and B12, phosphorus, and selenium. Pecans are high in monounsaturated fats (the ‘good’ ones), and are packed with fiber, iron, magnesium, and manganese. Eggs are an excellent source of protein and have lots of vitamins D and B12. Onions are a good source of vitamin C. Oats are jam-packed with fiber, magnesium, and iron. So one serving of these delicious ‘sausage’ rolls provides a wide array of important dietary nutrients. Plus, they are extremely easy to make and a huge hit with carnivores and vegetarians alike.
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup raw pecans
- 1 small onion
- 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1¼ cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg for the glaze
- Heat oven to 400 F (200 C).
- If using frozen puff pastry, follow package instructions to defrost.
- In a food processor, process the eggs, pecans, onion, soy sauce, and cottage cheese until fine.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl and add the breadcrumbs, oats, basil, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Place mixture in the fridge for 5 minutes.
- Cut each pastry sheet in half. Spoon one fifth of the mixture into each ½ pastry sheet.*
- Spread the mixture into a sausage shape along the pastry.
- Wet one edge of each piece of filled pastry slightly with water. Fold both sides of the pastry over the filling and close up using the wet edge to stick to the dry edge.
- Place the sausage rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Beat the egg for the glaze. Brush it over the top of the 'sausage' rolls.
- Using a knife, cut small slits in the pastry (about five per roll).
- Put in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- *You will have ½ piece of puff pastry left over. To use it up you could put your favorite fruit on top, sprinkle with a little brown sugar, and pop it in the oven for 20-25 mins.
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I have never tried the original sausage rolls, but I love everything made with puff pastry, so I’m sure I’d love these ones! Pecans make always the most amazing filling 🙂
Pastry does make everything better. It’s the butter!
Delicious. I took it to a sausage roll competition at work, and came second place – no-one believed it was veggie.
Really? Wow! That’s so exciting. I love these more than meat sausage rolls. So glad to hear others like them too.
Hey y’all! Just had the most grub – vegetarian sausage rolls! As a young, internet-savvy peep, I gotta say, these are legit!
First off, the taste is ! The filling is packed with flavor, like oats, breadcrumbs, and cottage cheese all partying in my mouth! ️ It’s got that savory, slightly spicy vibe that’s straight fire! And the crust? Flaky AF, golden brown, and just the right amount of crunch!
Not gonna lie, I was low-key surprised by how healthy these bad boys are! They’re lower in fat and cholesterol than regular sausage rolls, and the fact that they’re packed with veggies makes me feel like I’m winning at adulting! Plus, they’re hella versatile – perfect for a grab-and-go snack, party appetizer, or quick meal when I’m hangry and lazy!
But the best part? These veggie sausage rolls are cruelty-free and eco-friendly! I’m all about that #PlantBasedLife and knowing I’m making a positive impact on the planet and animals while enjoying a bomb snack? That’s a win-win in my book!
So, if you’re all about that veggie life or just looking to try something new, these vegetarian sausage rolls are a must-try! Trust me, you won’t be disappointed! #VeggieVibes #SausageRollsRock
These were delicious! I made these with walnuts instead of pecans and they turned out great!
AMAZING! I become vegetarian 5 years ago and the only thing I really missed was sausage rolls. I was so excited to make try this recipe and it was delicious. I make it for everyone now and always get compliments and no one ever believes it’s veggie! Thank you!
Not particularly healthy . Your pictures show them in slices . How big is one with nearly 800 calories ?
Blooming lovely!! Did not expect the texture to be so good. What a great recipe, thank you.