Cheesy Savoury Twirls with Tomato and Red Peppers

This is an exclusive recipe created for Violife. Violife are the makers of a wonderful range of vegan cheese replacements that are now available throughout Europe. I was lucky enough to have them send me a few samples of their products and I have to say, I was amazed. For those that miss cooking with cheese ( and I know that’s not all of you ) this product tastes incredible and means you no longer have to miss out. Personally, I think the whole range is incredible.

75 Minutes

Makes 8

? kcal per serving

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius ( 400 F ) Gas Mark 6.

Now begin by making the tomato sauce.

1. Over a medium heat, place the tomatoes, tomato puree, mushroom ketchup and sugar into a pan an cook for 7-8 minutes allowing the sauce to thicken. Tear in the basil, stir together well and put to one side.

2. You can now prepare the peppers. Place them in a pan with the oil and a pinch of salt and fry over a low heat for 12-15 minutes until very soft.

3. Lay out the sheet of pastry and begin by spreading the tomato sauce over. Leave a little space at each side.

4. Next add the layers of peppers and finish with the 6 violife slices.

5. Now, starting at one of the shorter ends, begin rolling the pastry up, as if you were making a Swiss roll. Put this into the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

6. Remove from the fridge and using a sharp knife, cut into 8 slices and lay these on a baking tray that has been lined with parchment. Brush with a little soya milk and bake for 40-45 minutes or until puffed up and golden.

RECIPE NOTES

Do not skip the chilling section in the recipe. It is important that the rolled pastry is chilled for at least 15 minutes, for ease of slicing before baking.

RECIPE TIPS

A teaspoon of curry powder added to the sauce adds a different depth of flavour.