The vegetable pizza rolls are a tasty, colorful, and very easy idea to make, perfect for an appetizer, aperitif, or informal dinner.
In this recipe, I chose to start with a ready-made pizza base, practical and quick, and enrich it with an irresistible filling of potatoes, bell peppers, and eggplants. After slightly frying the vegetables, I sautéed them in a pan with cherry tomatoes and basil to obtain a fragrant and flavorful mix.
Once the base is filled, just roll it up and cut it into slices: in a few minutes, you will get soft and gooey rolls, perfect to serve hot straight from the oven. The vegetable pizza rolls are also an excellent fridge-emptying solution, customizable with seasonal vegetables or whatever you have available.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 12Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Vegetable Pizza Rolls
- 1 roll pizza dough
- 2 potatoes
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 eggplant
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- leaves basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 pinches salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Preparation of Vegetable Pizza Rolls
Wash and dry the vegetables. Then, peel the potatoes and dice them. Clean the bell peppers, removing the seeds and white filaments, and slice them into strips; cut the eggplants into cubes.
In a high-sided pan, heat some oil. Fry the vegetables separately, starting with the potatoes. Cook them until they are golden and drain them on a plate with paper towels. Next, fry the bell peppers and eggplants. Drain them both on paper towels. Lightly salt the vegetables.
In the same pan, sauté a garlic clove in the remaining oil. Add the cherry tomatoes and salt. Cook for 5 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally. Now, add the vegetables, adjust the salt, and finish with the basil leaves.Roll out the pizza base on the work surface and distribute the vegetables, leaving the edges slightly free. Form a roll and cut it into 12 slices.
Place the rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
Storage of Vegetable Pizza Rolls
Vegetable pizza rolls can be stored in the refrigerator, sealed in an airtight container, for about 2 days.
Before enjoying them, I recommend reheating them in the oven for a few minutes, so they become crispy like freshly made.
You can also freeze them, preferably already cooked: just thaw them at room temperature and heat them in a hot oven for a few minutes.
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FAQ
Can I prepare the vegetable pizza rolls in advance?
Yes, you can prepare them and store them in the refrigerator ready to bake. When serving, just cook them to have them fresh and crispy.
Can I use other vegetables instead of those in the recipe?
Absolutely yes! Zucchini, onions, mushrooms, or spinach are great alternatives: the important thing is to sauté them in a pan before using them as a filling.
Can they be cooked in an air fryer?
Yes, you can also cook the pizza rolls in an air fryer at 356°F (180°C) for about 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
What cheese can I add?
For a gooier touch, you can add well-drained mozzarella, scamorza, or smoked provola.
