Vegan Italian Crescent Casserole

Vegan Italian Crescent Casserole

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Crescent Dough:

• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (check for vegan options)

For the Filling:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup vegan sausage crumbles (soy-based or plant-based protein)

For the Sauce:

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Topping:

• 1 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll package instructions.
2. Prepare the Crescent Dough:
   • Roll out the crescent roll dough onto a greased baking dish to form the base of the casserole. Press the seams together to seal.
3. Make the Filling:
   • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté until the vegetables are tender. Add vegan sausage crumbles and cook until browned.
4. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a bowl, mix together tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Assemble the Casserole:
   • Spread the sauce evenly over the crescent dough.
   • Spoon the sautéed vegetable and sausage mixture on top of the sauce.
6. Add the Topping:
   • Sprinkle vegan shredded mozzarella cheese over the vegetable mixture.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven according to the crescent roll package instructions or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve:
   • Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Vegan Italian Crescent Casserole!