Healthy Vegan Pizza Rolls

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt with a spoon. Now, gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing everything well (the water should not be hot! Hot water will hurt the yeast and your dough won’t rise). Make sure you get a slightly sticky ball and adjust water or flour accordingly.

Step 2

Knead the dough on a floured surface for around 3-5 minutes and form it into a ball. Add the ball of dough to a bowl and cover with a towel. Allow to rest for 30 minutes in a warm place while making your veggie filling.

Step 3

Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the veggies for your filling. Add a splash of water or some veggie broth to sauté the vegetables until they are slightly tender.

Step 4

Put the sautéd vegetables in a blender with the tomato paste and spices. Blend until you create a smooth and spreadable sauce for your pizza rolls. Now, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 5

Remove the whole wheat dough from the bowl and place it on a floured surface. Knead it again, adding more flour if needed until it no longer sticks.

Step 6

Using a rolling pin, work your way towards a ½-inch thick rectangle, about 12 by 10 inches.

Step 7

Spread your vegetable filling on top of the dough, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges. Make sure not to overload your dough, otherwise you won’t be able to create the rolls. This means that if you find you have too much filling for your dough, leave some of it in the jar for another recipe.

Step 8

Now you have to create one large roll. Begin by lifting the shorter end of the dough and gently roll it into itself. Eventually you should have one log-shaped roll.

Step 9

Using a very sharp knife, slice the roll into 8-12 slices.

Step 10

Place each of the slices next to each other on a nonstick baking mat or a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Be careful because the rolls can break easily.

Step 11

Place the rolls into the preheated oven for around 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven, let the rolls slightly cool and serve warm. Top with some homemade almond ricotta or other vegan cheese if you like!

Step 13

Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.