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3 baked crustless strombolis topped with melted cheese and a side salad with sliced carrots and bell peppers on top, all on a white oval plate.

Crustless Stromboli

Make a Stromboli that's a little healthier, gluten-free, a little more fun, and a whole lot of yum. This creative Crustless Stromboli uses the meat as the roll to hold lots of great sauce, veggies, and cheese!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

For the Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey (option to use chicken or pork)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup blended rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats as needed)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or granules)

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste, no salt added
  • 2 tablespoon crushed tomatoes, no salt added (option to replace with 2 tablespoon water)
  • teaspoon sea salt (or more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (or granules)

For the Vegetables

  • 1 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
  • ¾-1 cup yellow onion (finely diced)

For the Cheese

  • 1 ½ cup shredded manchego cheese, divided (option to use aged gouda or mozzarella)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Blend your rolled oats to make oatmeal.
    In a large bowl mix all the ingredients for the meat base together until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the mixture while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Wash and finely dice your vegetables, set aside.
    In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
    TIP: If you want extra sauce for dipping, double your sauce recipe now and save half for later!
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil. Press out the meat mixture into a 11 inch x 13 inch rectangle.
    TIP: if the meat is getting too sticky, give the top a spray with olive oil.
  • Spread on sauce and sprinkle on 1 cup cheese.
    Sprinkle on your diced vegetables, and don't worry about leaving any space around the edges.
  • Starting at the long edge, use the parchment paper as a guide to roll the meat into a log. It works best to hold the edge of the parchment paper and slowly pull it to the opposite end, pausing now and then to gently give the roll a squeeze to make sure it's tightly rolled. Remember that you're not rolling up the parchment paper with the roll! Just pull it across the top, allowing the meat to roll underneath it.
  • Once you're done rolling, tilt the parchment paper to roll the log to the center of your cookie sheet, keeping the roll on the parchment paper.
  • Make sure you have a sharp knife, and cut the Stromboli log into 12 portions or about 1 inch pieces.
    TIP: If the knife starts sticking, give it a rinse and wipe it dry with a paper towel, then spray it with olive oil.
  • Gently lay each slice flat on the parchment paper, leaving space between each roll.
    Sprinkle each portion with ½ cup of shredded cheese.
  • If you're noticing that some rolls are coming apart, spray your fingers with olive oil and gently press the meat back into shape!
  • Bake at 375°F for 25-28 minutes or until they are browned to your liking. Don't over bake or you might dry out the meat.
    Serve with extra sauce for dipping!
Keyword crustless stromboli, stromboli
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