Sausage rolls are a Christmas-party staple for many, and there’s no reason for vegetarians or vegans to feel left out with these rich mushroom, sage and onion filled pastries. And remember, a veggie roll is not just for Christmas!
Vegan | Makes 6 | Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
150g (5½oz) onions, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled
300g (10½oz) mushrooms
215g (7½oz) can chickpeas – 130g (4½oz) drained weight
150g (5½oz) polenta
1 tbsp dried sage
70g (2½oz) dried cranberries
500g (1lb 2oz) vegan puff pastry
Plain flour, for dusting
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 200°C/190°C fan/gas 6. Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking paper.
Put the onions, garlic and mushrooms in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.
Drain the chickpeas – reserving the liquid to glaze the rolls – and rinse. Put the chickpeas in the processor and pulse until roughly chopped but some texture remains. Add to the bowl with the mushrooms, then add the polenta and sage, season well with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Add the cranberries and stir through.
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and trim to a rectangle 45 x 15cm (18 x 6 inches). Wet the long edges with a little water.
Spoon the mushroom mixture in a thick strip along the pastry, slightly to one side, moulding it to a sausage shape with your hands. Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges together to seal. If you like, you can roll the pastry over so that the join is underneath. Cut into six rolls. Place on the lined baking sheet and score the tops diagonally with a knife, then brush with the reserved chickpea liquid.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and risen. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
About the book
The National Trust’s cafés are loved by the millions who visit its many and varied sites every year.
For some, a stop at the café is a bonus; for others, it’s the main event. Either way, it promises delicious, wholesome food that feels like the best home cooking.
National Trust Favourite Recipes is a heart-warming book that includes 80 recipes for guaranteed crowdpleasers, with seasonality and sustainability at its core.