Description
Savory “Vegetarian Miso-Mushroom Sausage Rolls” blend earthy umami flavors with buttery pastry, creating a delightful plant-based twist on classic British appetizers. Crisp golden layers and rich mushroom filling promise a delectable journey through sophisticated vegetarian comfort food you’ll instantly crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 pack puff pastry
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 200C (400F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for even cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to release moisture and caramelize with golden-brown edges.
- Infuse the mixture with umami-rich miso paste, savory soy sauce, aromatic thyme, and crisp breadcrumbs, simmering for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Unfurl the puff pastry and slice into precise rectangular sections for uniform sausage rolls.
- Distribute the savory mushroom filling along each pastry rectangle, carefully rolling to completely encase the mixture.
- Create a glossy finish by delicately brushing the exterior with beaten egg, which promotes a rich golden color.
- Arrange the assembled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the pastry transforms into a crisp, golden-brown shell with a delectable, flaky texture.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy while warm, offering a delightful vegetarian alternative to traditional sausage rolls.
Notes
- Swap mushrooms for sturdy plant-based alternatives like jackfruit or lentils to enhance texture and protein content.
- Keep pastry cold before rolling to ensure maximum flakiness and prevent filling from making the dough soggy.
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand to intensify nutty flavors and add extra crunch to the filling.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and selecting a mild miso variety for balanced seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg