Impress your guests with this vegan mushroom wellington recipe
The vegan mushroom wellington offers a plant-based rendition of a classic, substituting meat with a rich mushroom and vegetable filling encased in puff pastry. This dish has won over many with its deep flavors and refined presentation. Emerging as a meat-free variant, it appeals to diverse dietary needs without specific cultural ties. Now, let's embark on creating this sumptuous dish.
Gather the following ingredients
For this dish, gather two tablespoons of olive oil, one large chopped onion, three minced garlic cloves, 500 grams of chopped mushrooms, one grated carrot, 100 grams of spinach leaves, a teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary, salt, pepper, 200 grams of cooked lentils, two tablespoons of soy sauce or tamari, one vegan puff pastry sheet, and plant-based milk for brushing.
Prepare the filling
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms, sauteing until they brown. Stir in the carrot, cook for two minutes, then add spinach, wilting it down. Season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Fold in the cooked lentils and soy sauce; cook until the mixture is well combined. Let it cool slightly before assembly.
Assemble the wellington
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to a rectangle that can wrap the filling. Place the mushroom mix in the middle, leaving space at the ends. Fold the pastry sides over the filling, sealing the edges by pinching or using a fork for decoration.
Bake your dish
Position the wellington with the seam side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush its surface with plant-based milk to encourage a golden-brown crust. Carve small slits in the top to let steam release during baking. Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees Celsius and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the pastry achieves a golden brown color and becomes crisp.
Serve warm
After baking, allow the vegan mushroom wellington to cool slightly for easy handling. Then, with a sharp knife, carefully slice it into portions. Present the warm slices with a choice of vegan gravy or enjoy them as they are. The wellington, with its flaky golden crust and rich savory filling, serves as an impressive centerpiece for any dining table, offering both taste and presentation.
