If your kids are starting to roll their eyes at sandwiches, you’re not alone. Mid-term is usually when things get a bit… repetitive. These veggie pizza twists are an easy way to shake things up without adding extra stress to your mornings.
They tick the boxes your kind of lunch needs to: quick to prep, freezer-friendly, and actually eaten. We’ve added zucchini for a quiet boost of veggies and fibre (because getting some veg into the lunchbox is always a win), and they’re perfect tucked into the compartments of your Hero Box for a balanced, no-cling-wrap lunch.
Ingredients (Makes ~21 twists)
Method
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Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray.
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Lay out puff pastry sheets to slightly defrost.
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Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl.
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Grate zucchini onto a clean tea towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
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In a bowl, combine zucchini, passata, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper.
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Spread one-third of the mixture lengthways over half a pastry sheet. Sprinkle with one-third of the cheese.
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Brush the other half of the pastry with egg.
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Fold pastry over to enclose filling and press down gently to seal.
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Cut into ~3cm strips (about 7 per sheet).
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Twist each strip and place on tray. Brush with egg and sprinkle with parsley (optional).
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Bake for ~25 minutes or until golden and puffed.
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Repeat with remaining pastry sheets.
Storage
Lunchbox tip: Pair with fruit, crackers, and a dip in your Hero Box to create a balanced, satisfying lunch that actually gets eaten.