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Vegan Thanksgiving Lentil Stromboli Recipe

Vegan Thanksgiving Lentil Stromboli Recipe
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This Vegan Thanksgiving Lentil Stromboli is a delicious and hearty plant-based main dish perfect for your holiday feast. Featuring a savory lentil filling with fresh herbs, cranberry sauce, and a golden, flaky crust, this stromboli combines traditional holiday flavors into an easy-to-make, showstopper entree that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dough and Base

  • 16 ounces pre-made pizza dough
  • flour for rolling out dough

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, finely diced
  • 5 sage leaves, finely diced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup vegan beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups cooked lentils
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (Trader Joe’s brand recommended)

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Bring dough to room temperature: Place the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
  2. Prepare the filling: In a pan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter with olive oil. Whisk in the flour, diced thyme, sage, and a pinch of salt and pepper until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, forming a roux.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Add the diced onion, garlic, and celery to the roux and cook until slightly tender, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Add remaining filling ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, vegan beef broth, and cooked lentils. Cook and stir until the broth is absorbed and the mixture thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to preheat while assembling the stromboli.
  6. Roll out dough: Place a sheet of parchment paper equal in size to your baking sheet. Roll the dough out on the parchment into a large rectangle. Leave some space at the edges for folding.
  7. Add cranberry sauce and lentil filling: Spread the cranberry sauce evenly down the center of the dough, leaving about an inch border on each side. Layer the cooled lentil mixture evenly over the cranberry sauce.
  8. Form the stromboli: Using a sharp knife, cut 1-inch strips along both long edges of the dough, stopping at the edge of the filling. Fold up the bottom edge of dough, then crisscross the alternating strips of dough over the filling, tucking all edges underneath to seal.
  9. Transfer to baking sheet: Use the parchment paper to carefully lift and place the stromboli onto the baking sheet.
  10. Prepare topping and brush: Mix the olive oil, garlic salt, onion flakes, and dried oregano in a bowl. Brush this mixture generously over the top of the rolled stromboli to enhance flavor and help achieve a golden crust.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the stromboli to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with vegan gravy or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Allowing the dough to come to room temperature ensures easier rolling and better texture.
  • The cranberry sauce adds a tangy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the savory lentil filling.
  • Use cooked lentils for ease; you can prepare them in advance or use canned lentils (rinsed and drained).
  • You can substitute vegan beef broth with vegetable broth if preferred.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pizza dough and flour alternatives.
  • Brush the topping mixture generously to get an aromatic and flavorful crust.
  • Let the stromboli rest after baking to help the filling set and make slicing cleaner.

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Keywords: Vegan Thanksgiving, Lentil Stromboli, Vegan Holiday Main Dish, Plant-Based Stromboli, Vegan Entrée, Lentil Recipe, Vegan Comfort Food

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