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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Appetizers

    Pumpkin Vegetarian Sausage Rolls

    Published: Dec 8, 2012 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pumpkin & Harissa vegetarian sausage rolls being served

    Being vegetarian for the last 20 years, I've been through many a Christmas feast feeling a little disappointed in the vegetarian offerings.

    A couple of years ago, when we had family over for Christmas lunch, I even forgot to make myself something as I was so focused on making a delicious turkey filled lunch for everyone else!  

    While I'm not one to quibble about a plate of roasted vegetables, it's definitely much nicer to have something a little bit special, and delicious to eat at the holidays.

    But vegetarians needn't be short changed at Thanksgiving or Christmas, because there are lots of delicious options to inspire (check out my Mushroom Wellington for example), and even meat eaters will enjoy them!

    And these Pumpkin & Harissa vegetarian Sausage Rolls are sure to make both vegetarians and meat eaters happy.

    Flaky buttery pastry encases a filling of roasted pumpkin, caramelized onions and harissa. Pumpkin and harissa are one of my favorite flavor combinations, and it just works wonderfully in these vegetarian sausage rolls.

    While you could use any type of puff pastry here, if you want to serve them at Christmas and make them extra special, it pays to get a good quality all butter puff pastry. It really does make a big difference.

    But if you'd like a vegan version, you can make your own vegan puff pastry.

    These mini pumpkin sausage rolls are perfect to serve at a Christmas cocktail party, or even as the vegetarian main course at your holiday lunch or dinner, or any time of the year.

    I made some larger sausage rolls for dinner last night and they went down a treat with a big green salad. Oh and they are delicious cold too!

    You can also makes these Pumpkin and Harissa vegetarian sausage rolls the day before your Christmas party and reheat just before serving.

    I actually think this makes the filling taste better as the flavors tend to infuse further overnight!

    Pumpkin & Harissa vegetarian sausage rolls

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    Recipe

    Pumpkin & Harissa vegetarian sausage rolls

    These Pumpkin & Harissa vegetarian Sausage Rolls are sure to make both vegetarians and meat eaters happy. Flaky buttery pastry encases a filling of roasted pumpkin, caramelised onions and harissa. Pumpkin and harissa just is one of my favourite flavour combinations, and it just works wonderfully in these vegetarian sausage rolls.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Appetiser
    Cuisine: vegetarian
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, Pumpkin & Harissa vegetarian Sausage Rolls, vegetarian Sausage Rolls
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 617kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ lb butternut pumpkin aka butternut squash
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 onion large, finely chopped
    • 1 roasted red pepper jarred type with skins and seeds removed
    • 2 red chile pepper seeds and top removed and roughly chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 tsp fine sea salt
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed, homemade or store bought
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with non stick baking paper, and if your pumpkin is whole split in half. Drizzle the cut side with the 2 tsp of the olive oil and lightly sprinkle with sea salt. Roast for 45 minutes or until soft and set aside to cool.
    • While the pumpkin is roasting place a frying pan over a medium low heat and add a 2 tsp of olive oil and the onion and cook until lightly golden. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
    • To make the harissa, combine the peeled roasted red pepper, the red chile pepper, garlic, cumin, coriander, sea salt and olive oil in a food processor. Process until smooth.
    • Once the pumpkin has cooled remove the flesh and place into a large bowl along with the onion, harissa and parsley. Mix to combine and taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
    • To make small sausage rolls cut the puff pastry sheets into thirds (or whatever size you think will work for the pastry you are using). Take spoonfuls of the filling and place along the edge of the pastry and roll the pastry to cover the filling, brushing the edge with egg wash to seal.
    • Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and repeat with the remaining mixture and pastry. Brush the sausage rolls with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.

    Notes

    Can be made 1 day ahead and reheated before serving. Uncooked sausage rolls can be frozen and baked for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 9gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 612mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18520IUVitamin C: 83.6mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 4.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Rosa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      A great idea! Those Moroccan-style rolls look amazing and ever so scrumptious.Cheers,Rosa

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    2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I don't think I've ever tried pumpkin and harissa but after looking at your photos I really want to. Those sausage rolls look wonderful.

      Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      These looks so good. I am suere that anybody would be happy with such an amazing treat

      Reply
    4. thelittleloaf says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'm not vegetarian anymore but I love the look of these - a bit of spice is perfect for kicking the palate into life at Christmas and I love the sesame seeds on top.

      Reply
    5. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      These rolls look incredible - you have such a way with vegetarian dishes, I know I'd love these! 🙂

      Reply
    6. suzanne Perazzini says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I won't touch the usual sausage rolls because I have no idea what is in them and even if I make them, it's impossible to avoid the high levels of fat. These look like a great compromise and with these flavours, I sure would eat them.

      Reply
    7. Courtney Jones says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Yum! These sound delicious! I agree - as a vegetarian, it can be tough to find foods to enjoy over the holidays and satisfy your non-vegetarian guests. I guarantee these would be loved by everyone. Awesome post 🙂

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    8. Christine @ Cooking Crusade says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      These look beautiful and a great snack for Chrissie, especially for vegetarian guests!

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    9. Marjolein says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I made these a couple of weeks ago for a party and they were gone in seconds. I made these specifically for the vegetarian amongst us, but he had to hurry as everyone else was grabbing them to. I added some crumbled feta to the pumpkinmixture. Really delicious and super easy to make! This recipe is a keeper!!

      Reply
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