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Vegan lentil stromboli with golden braided crust, stuffed with lentils and herbs, on a white platter
Callie Brooks

Vegan Thanksgiving Lentil Stromboli

This vegan lentil stromboli is the ultimate holiday centerpiece: golden crust, savory lentil filling, and gooey vegan cheese. It’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy autumn dinners.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup carrots, shredded
  • 0.5 cup celery, diced
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
  • 0.25 tsp dried sage
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb pizza dough, room temperature
  • 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 slices vegan provolone cheese

Equipment

  • large pan
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Cook for another 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  3. Add lentils, broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 40–50 minutes until lentils are tender and liquid is absorbed. Discard bay leaf.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface into a 10x15-inch rectangle.
  5. Brush rolled dough with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle breadcrumbs, then spoon lentil filling along one long side. Top with vegan cheese slices.
  6. Fold dough over filling, pinch edges to seal, and cut slits on top for steam to escape. Brush with remaining olive oil.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 560mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2900IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Don’t skip resting the dough before rolling — it makes it easier to work with. Sprinkle herbs or garlic powder on top for extra flavor, and slice only after resting to avoid a messy filling spill. Pair with cranberry chutney or vegan gravy for a full holiday spread.

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