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    Author: Donna | Published: Aug 4, 2020 | Modified: Jul 30, 2020

    Eggplant and Bean Vegan Sausage Rolls

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    Vegan sausage rolls

    These vegan sausage rolls combine a mixture of eggplant, cannellini beans, garlic, onions, and parsley. They are able to be made ahead of time and enjoyed either hot or cold. Great for lunch boxes or paired with a salad for a nice homemade lunch at home. Freezer-friendly to boot.

    sausage rolls stacked on a white plate with a small wooden spoon containing a dollop of tomatoe ketchup in the background

    Eggplant and Bean Vegan Sausage Rolls

    These homemade vegetarian sausage rolls have become such a favorite in our house lately, and they are so easy to make, I am always happy to oblige a request with a big batch.

    You will need:

    • Puff pastry (check the ingredients if you are vegan)
    • Eggplant (or aubergine)
    • Cannellini beans
    • Garlic
    • Onion
    • Parsley
    • Red chilli flakes (optional)
    • Salt and pepper
    • Sesame seeds (optional)
    • Olive oil

    Vegan sausage rolls are great as party food, finger food, appetizers or something completely different for lunch boxes.

    They can be enjoyed hot or cold and are perfect for making ahead of time if you like to be prepared.

    baking tray with lots of vegan sausage rolls cooling

    How To Make These Veggie Sausage Rolls

    These are super easy to make.

    Tip: try and cut the eggplant into evenly sized pieces so that they all cook at the same time.

    bakng tray containing lots of pieces of evenly cut aggplant/aubergine
    Try and have the eggplant pieces evenly cut for even cooking.

    Simply roast the eggplant and then add it along with all of the other ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth but not runny.

    food processor with a greenish mixture
    You want it mostly smooth with only some chunkier bits.

    Cut your puff pastry sheet in half and scoop the bean mixture onto the sheet longwise. I usually use about 3-4 large spoonfuls.

    Roll them up, brush with some olive oil, or egg wash if you aren't vegan and want a little more crispiness, sprinkle on some sesame seeds, and pop them into the oven on a baking tray for 25-30 minutes.

    baking tray with lots of uncooked homemade sausage rolls, a small bowl of egg wash and a silicone brush

    That's it.

    Serve with your sauce of choice (we are partial to tomato ketchup), and you are good to go.

    Can these Sausage Rolls Be Made In The Airfryer?

    Yes they sure can, and it actually speeds up the process so much.

    They are perfectly cooked in the air fryer after only 10 minutes, and as a result, this has now become my favorite way of cooking them, especially in the summer when I don't want to warm up the house.

    Simply layer them in the air fryer basket and cook at 180c (350F) for 10 minutes.

    An air fryer is also a great option for reheating the sausage rolls if you prefer to enjoy them warm.

    Just pop the veggie sausage roll into the air fryer and cook at 180 for about 2 minutes to reheat and crisp up.

    overhead shot of small sausage rolls on a white plate, small wooden spoon with a dollop of tomato ketchup

    Can Homemade Sausage Rolls Be Frozen

    Yes.

    After your vegan sausage rolls have cooked, allow them to completely cool on a cooling rack.

    To freeze, arrange the food in a single layer on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer. Pop into the freezer. Remove when frozen and transfer to a freezer-friendly container or Ziploc bag and pop back into the freezer until ready to use.

    To thaw, pull out of the freezer and allow to thaw in the freezer overnight. They can be reheated in the microwave or air fryer.

    vegan sausage rolls stacked on a white plate

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    Happy Eating

    xx

    vegan sausage rolls

    Eggplant and Bean Vegan Sausage Rolls

    These vegan sausage rolls combine a mixture of eggplant, cannellini beans, garlic, onions, and parsley. They are able to be made ahead of time and enjoyed either hot or cold. Great for lunch boxes or paired with a salad for a nice homemade lunch at home. Meal prep and freezer-friendly to boot.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 16 serves
    Calories 205 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large eggplant
    • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 garlic cloves peeled
    • 1 medium onion chopped into chunks
    • ½ cup flat leaf parsley
    • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
    • 2 sheets puff pastry
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 tablespoon nut milk (if not vegan then use a lightly beaten egg instead for more crispiness) see notes
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees (350F)
    • Wash the eggplant and cut into small evenly sized cubes (about 1 inch). Place onto a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
      bakng tray containing lots of pieces of evenly cut aggplant/aubergine
    • Pop the beans, garlic, onion, parsley and chilli flakes into a food processor. Pulse until chopped well. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula to be sure everything is incorporated.
      food processor with onion, garlic, beans, parsley and chili flakes
    • Add in the cooked eggplant and pulse until mostly smooth but a little bit chunky. You do not want it to be runny. Add in some salt and pepper.
      cooked eggplant added to the mixture in the food processor
    • Cut each puff pastry sheet in half, so that you have 4 sheets in total. Scoop the bean mixture onto the puff pastry sheet lengthwise, I usually use about 3-4 spoonfuls.
      food processor with a greenish mixture
    • Roll the sheets up so that the mixture is contained inside. Using a sharp knife, cut each roll into 4 pieces, poke 2 small holes into the top of the roll, brush some milk on top (or lightly beaten egg if not vegan) and then sprinkle on some sesame seeds.
      baking tray with lots of uncooked homemade sausage rolls, a small bowl of egg wash and a silicone brush
    • Pop the rolls onto a baking sheet and into the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the sausage rolls are golden and the pastry is crispy.
      baking tray with lots of vegan sausage rolls cooling
    • To store and/or freeze see the notes below.

    In The Air Fryer

    • To cook in the air fryer, follow all of the instructions but cook in the air fryer at 180C (350F) for 10 minutes instead.

    Notes

    To freeze, arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet small enough to fit into the freezer. Pop into the freezer. Remove when frozen and transfer to a freezer-friendly container or Ziploc bag and pop back into the freezer until ready to use.
    Nut milk works as an alternative to crisp up the puff pastry while baking. If you are not vegan you might want to use a lightly beaten egg instead, for a more crispy result.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 139mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 202IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Mary says

      September 26, 2022 at 10:26 am

      Any substitute for the pastry? We like to stick to whole grains and clean ingredients.

      Reply
      • Donna says

        October 04, 2022 at 8:35 pm

        You could try making your own with whole grains?

        Reply
    2. Louwana says

      August 06, 2022 at 10:36 pm

      Dealing with egg, milk and nut allergies. Will any plant based milk do?

      Reply
      • Donna says

        August 08, 2022 at 1:23 pm

        Hey Louwana, yes, I regularly use oat milk so know that works for sure!

        Reply
    3. Maggie says

      February 09, 2022 at 10:52 am

      This is incredibly delicious. I wish this were in front of me.

      Reply
    4. Irma says

      September 04, 2020 at 4:55 am

      Could you replace the eggplant with potato maybe? Should it be cooked?

      Reply
      • Donna says

        September 04, 2020 at 10:47 am

        No harm in trying, I reckon it would work! Yes definitely cook it beforehand

        Reply

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