Savory Vegan Pizza Rolls – Crispy, Cheesy, and Perfect for Sharing

Savory Vegan Pizza Rolls are the ultimate plant-based comfort food—crispy on the outside, melty and flavorful on the inside, and completely dairy-free. Designed to satisfy pizza cravings without compromise, these bite-sized rolls are packed with bold Italian flavors, colorful vegetables, and creamy vegan cheese.

Perfect for parties, game nights, family gatherings, or casual snacking, vegan pizza rolls are endlessly customizable and incredibly fun to eat. They bring together everything people love about pizza—sauce, cheese, seasoning, and crunch—rolled into a golden, handheld snack.

This comprehensive guide covers preparation, baking tips, filling variations, make-ahead strategies, storage advice, and presentation ideas, helping you create vegan pizza rolls that even non-vegans will devour.

Why Vegan Pizza Rolls Are a Party Favorite

• 100% plant-based and dairy-free
• Easy to prepare in large batches
• Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing
• Perfect finger food for dipping
• Freezer-friendly and make-ahead ready

They fit seamlessly into holiday spreads, appetizer tables, and casual snack boards.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, vegan)
• Marinara or pizza sauce
• Vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Bell peppers, finely diced
• Red onion, finely chopped
• Black olives, sliced
• Mushrooms, finely chopped
• Olive oil
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt
• Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll pizza dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
3. Spread an even layer of marinara sauce over the dough, leaving a small border.
4. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella evenly across the sauce.
5. Add bell peppers, onion, olives, and mushrooms evenly over the surface.
6. Season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes if using.
7. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log.
8. Slice into even rolls and place cut-side up on prepared baking sheet.
9. Brush tops lightly with olive oil.
10. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
11. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Tips for Perfect Vegan Pizza Rolls

• Chop vegetables finely to prevent soggy rolls
• Use low-moisture vegan cheese for best melt
• Roll dough tightly for clean slices
• Serve immediately for maximum crispness

Flavor Variations

• Spicy pepperoni-style vegan rolls
• Mediterranean veggie pizza rolls
• Pesto vegan pizza rolls
• BBQ vegetable pizza rolls
• Spinach and vegan ricotta rolls

Make-Ahead & Storage Tips

• Assemble and refrigerate unbaked rolls up to 24 hours
• Freeze sliced rolls before baking for up to 2 months
• Bake directly from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes
• Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days

Serving & Dipping Ideas

• Serve with extra marinara sauce
• Pair with vegan ranch or garlic dip
• Add to a vegan appetizer platter
• Perfect alongside salads or soups

Savory Vegan Pizza Rolls

Crispy baked vegan pizza rolls filled with vegetables, marinara sauce, and dairy-free cheese, perfect for parties and snacking.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 42 minutes mins

Servings: 16 pizza rolls

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Calories: 140

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Pizza Rolls

• 1 lb pizza dough vegan
• 0.5 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella shredded
• 0.5 cup bell peppers diced
• 0.25 cup red onion chopped
• 0.25 cup black olives sliced
• 0.25 cup mushrooms chopped

Equipment

• Baking sheet
• Rolling Pin
• Sharp knife

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll dough into a rectangle.
3. Spread sauce and add fillings.
4. Roll dough tightly and slice.
5. Place rolls on baking sheet.
6. Brush with olive oil.
7. Bake until golden and crisp.

Notes

Serve warm with marinara or vegan ranch for dipping.