Description
These Tofu and Chestnut Sausage Rolls are a vegan-friendly twist on the classic holiday favorite. Made with tofu, roasted chestnuts, and festive cranberry sauce, they’re crispy, flavorful, and freezer-friendly perfect for Christmas or any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g firm tofu (drained and crumbled, e.g., Cauldron brand)
- 1 red onion (finely diced)
- 180g roasted chestnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp red onion chutney
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 tsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the filling:
- In a pan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Add red onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in chestnuts, rosemary, thyme, sage, tofu (crumbled), tamari, and chutney.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is slightly browned.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat and let cool.
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Assemble the sausage rolls:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (fan).
- Roll out puff pastry on a lined baking sheet and cut in half (shortest side).
- Spread a line of cranberry sauce down one side of each pastry strip.
- Evenly distribute the tofu-chestnut filling on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges with a fork to seal.
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Bake the rolls:
- Brush with tamari for a golden finish.
- Cut each long roll into 6-7 smaller pieces.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
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Serve and enjoy!
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with extra cranberry sauce or chutney!
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge.
- Freezer-Friendly: Freeze unbaked rolls, then bake straight from frozen, adding an extra 5 minutes to the baking time.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with a festive salad, roasted veggies, or a warm chutney dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg