Vegan Pigs in a Blanket

Vegan Pigs in a Blanket are a delightful twist on the classic American snack, featuring savory plant-based sausage wrapped in flaky pastry. Perfect for parties, game days, or a fun movie night, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress everyone, vegan or not.

Ingredients

• Vegan sausage - 4 pieces
• All-purpose flour - 200 grams
• Vegan butter - 100 grams, softened
• Almond milk - 60 ml
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mustard - for serving

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3. Add the softened vegan butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour in the almond milk gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Knead gently until smooth.
5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 0.5 cm thick.
6. Cut the dough into rectangles large enough to wrap around each vegan sausage.
7. Place a vegan sausage on each rectangle and roll the dough around it, sealing the edges.
8. Arrange the wrapped sausages on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Serve warm with mustard for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Plant-based sausages provide a good source of protein without the saturated fat found in meat.
• Using vegan butter and almond milk reduces cholesterol levels in the dish, making it heart-friendly.

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