Mushroom Wellington Recipe (Vegetarian) (2024)

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This Mushroom Wellington is so stunning, it’s worthy to crown your holiday table. Savoury mushroom filling is flavoured with roasted garlic, thyme and Parmesan cheese, then baked in flaky puff pastry, it was created for vegetarians but is also loved by carnivores!

Serve it with our Port Cranberry Sauce and Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

I often hear from my vegetarian friends that despite turkey being the main attraction of the Thanksgiving and Christmas table, they love the holiday food! And I get it.

When else do we get to enjoy such an array of magnificent side dishes. Homemade and made entirely from scratch Green Bean Casserole and Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes are just a few of my personal favourites!

What my friends are saying is that they skip the turkey and enjoy the vegetarian sides. I am not sure about you but it doesn’t seem fair to me. So I set out to create a show stopping vegetarian main dish to delight my veggie readers and friends.

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Mushroom Wellington

I am very excited and quite proud to introduce this fabulous vegetarian dish. Made from three types of mushrooms, green lentils, roasted chestnuts, mixed nuts and Parmesan cheese, this Wellington is truly glorious.

Our mushroom loving family and our next door neighbours enjoyed it on several occasions. Yes, I tested this recipe a few times to get to this perfection.

I am no stranger to a Wellington. My ground beef Wellington is a well loved recipe in our house and is highly favoured by our readers.And Vegetarian Lentil and Butternut Squash Wellington has plenty of fans!

Our Salmon Wellington aka Salmon en Croute is an elegant dish that will make any dinner feel special. Making a vegetarian version seemed like the right way to go.

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How to Make It

The filling for this dish is no different from a mushroom loaf. The only difference is you wrap it in prepared puff pastry and bake. This way a humble looking loaf transforms into a stunning main dish, which is fit for your festive table.

What makes it a great holiday dish is the preparation method requires chilling before baking. You can make the filling the night before, then wrap it in puff pastry and bake on the day of the celebration. Stress free cooking indeed!

To make the savoury filling I combined the chestnut aka cremini, portobello and porcini mushrooms for maximum flavour. I roasted the first two with a head of garlic and thyme. Then I reconstituted dried porcini mushrooms and added them to the mix as well.

Other ingredients, that went into the filling, had two purposes

  1. Enhance the Flavour and Texture (thyme, roasted garlic, red wine, Parmesan, roasted chestnuts, mixed nuts)
  2. Bind the Loaf (lentils, breadcrumbs)
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Serving suggestions

We highly recommend serving this vegetarian Wellington with our Port Cranberry Sauce. The sweet and tart taste of the sauce bring a perfect balance to the deep and earthy flavour of the mushrooms.They are a match made in heaven!

You can also half this recipe and make this Mushroom Wellington into small individual bakes if you have only a couple of vegetarians at the table.

Or make the full version and serve slices of this delicious Wellington as a side dish to your meat loving friends and family. We are sure there won’t be any leftovers!

More Vegetarian Holiday Dishes

  • Sweet Potato and Swede (Rutabaga) Mash
  • Roasted Carrots with Garlic Lemon Tahini Sauce
  • Balsamic Glazed Beets with Goat Cheese and Mint
  • Festive Red Cabbage Slaw

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Mushroom Wellington Recipe (Vegetarian)

Julia Frey of Vikalinka

This Mushroom Wellington is so stunning, it's worthy to crown your holiday table. Savoury mushroom filling flavoured with roasted garlic, thyme and Parmesan cheese, then baked in flaky puff pastry.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Chilling Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine British

Servings 8

Calories 459 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500g/16oz mushrooms chestnut/cremini and portobello mix
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 6-8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 head garlic small
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 135g/1 cup canned or cooked green lentils
  • 20g/1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms
  • 125ml/1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 4 tbsp mushroom liquid from reconstituted dried porcini
  • 50g/1/3 cup cooked chestnuts store bought
  • 50g/2/3 cup mixed nuts chopped
  • 50g/ ½ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 50g/ ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 350g/ 13 oz puff pastry one package
  • 1 egg for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. In a small bowl soak the dried porcini mushrooms in 125ml/1/2 cup of boiling water for 15-20 minutes. In a roasting pan combine the fresh mushrooms with the olive oil, thyme and salt. Cut the top of a small head of garlic to expose the cloves, wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and place in the same pan as the mushrooms. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then take the mushrooms out but leave the head of garlic for 10 minutes longer or until the garlic is soft. Let the mushrooms and the roasted garlic cool slightly until needed.

  • While the mushrooms are roasting, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and saute the chopped onion over low heat with 2-3 sprigs of thyme or ¼ tsp of dried thyme. Add the drained lentils, drained and chopped reconstituted porcini mushrooms, chopped chestnuts, a pinch of salt, red wine and the liquid from the dried mushrooms. Bring to a boil and let it simmer over low-medium until most of the liquid has evaporated for 5-7 minutes.

  • Add the roasted mushrooms and peeled garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until the mixture is minced and but still has some texture. Alternatively, you can mince the mushrooms and the roasted garlic by hand if you don't have a food processor.

  • To the same pan add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, mixed nuts and the minced roasted garlic and mushrooms mixture. Mix to combine, then add salt and pepper to taste. The mixture should be moist but not wet. (Watch the video for the texture guidance.) Remove to a bowl and cool completely. (This could be done overnight)

  • On a floured surface roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle of ¼ inch thickness or use already rolled puff pastry. Add the mushroom mixture to the centre of the rectangle and form into a log, leaving 1 inch border on the shorter sides to seal. Brush all 4 sides with a beaten egg. Pick up the long sides of the puff pastry sheet and wrap them around the mushroom log making sure the edges overlap, then seal by pressing on the edge with a fork dipped into a beaten egg.

  • Carefully transfer the Wellington on a parchment paper lined baking pan placing it seam down. Then brush with the egg wash all over. Score with a sharp knife to form an attractive pattern. (Crisscross is a classic pattern used for Wellingtons or you can decorate as you wish) Bake in the preheated 200C/400F oven for 40-45 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Video

Notes

The mushroom filling can be made a day ahead before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 3mg

Keyword mushroom wellington, vegetarian wellington

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FAQs

What is mushroom Wellington made of? ›

Seared portobello mushrooms are layered with apple cider-caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms, which are seasoned with soy sauce for flavor and bolstered with walnuts for texture. The rich mushroom filling is vegan, and the entire dish can easily be made vegan, too.

What can you use instead of duxelle? ›

Food: What can I substitute for mushrooms in a Beef Wellington recipe? Bone marrow. This will knock any mushroom duxelle out of the water. Of course, it would also be better with mushrooms too, but bone marrow is the way.

What is a good substitute for mushroom pate in beef Wellington? ›

I think a mix of red and green peppers and leeks, all softened in butter or olive oil would work well. Or another idea is slivers of fennel, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and finely diced aubergine. All softened in butter or olive oil, I'd also add garlic to both of those mixtures.

What is vegan Wellington made of? ›

The base of the filling is made with mushrooms and chickpeas that are broken down for a nice meaty texture. Then I mixed it together with perfectly sautéed veggies, mouth-watering seasonings and then wrapped it all in a puff pastry. It's heavenly!

Is cream of mushroom the same as condensed mushroom? ›

These two products aren't identical, but they are very similar. Condensed cream of mushroom soup is a concentrated form of cream of mushroom soup. When you add a cup or two of liquid such as water, broth, or stock to condensed mushroom soup, it becomes cream of mushroom soup!

What is the meaning of mushroom duxelle? ›

dux·​elles ˌdük-ˈsel. (ˌ)dü-ˈsel. : a garnish or stuffing made especially of finely chopped sautéed mushrooms.

What cut of meat is used in a Wellington? ›

Beef Wellington is a nice cut of meat, usually a fillet steak, beef tenderloin, or filet mignon. It uses the center-cut portion of the meat that is known to be the most tender and juicy part of the cow.

What can I use instead of tenderloin for Wellington? ›

Typically you use beef filet or filet mignon for a beef wellington. You can also use venison loin, pork tenderloin, or lamb cannon if you don't eat beef.

What can I use instead of puff pastry for beef Wellington? ›

Lower the fat content of your wellington by using filo pastry instead of puff, eliminating butter, a non-stick frying pan to reduce the amount of oil needed, replacing the pate and using herbs and garlic to boost flavour without needing salt.

How do you make Beef Wellington not soggy? ›

Tying the tenderloin improves both the appearance of the final dish, and leads to more even cooking. Phyllo provides a moisture barrier, preventing the puff pastry from getting soggy. A double layer of plastic wrap makes it easier to wrap up the tenderloin.

Why does pastry fall off Beef Wellington? ›

Cook the mushrooms until they release all their liquid

If they retain too much of it after being cooked in the pan, it will leak out onto the pastry. This will make it soggy and interfere with the carefully made layers of the Beef Wellington, as the pastry will likely break.

What makes Beef Wellington so good? ›

Beef Wellington is a Beautiful Union of Textures and Flavors

At the heart of the beef wellington lies the tenderloin, lightly seared on the outside, succulent and juicy on the inside. The beef is then coated with a mixture of pâté and duxelles.

Why put a crepe in beef Wellington? ›

2) The crepes protect the pastry from excess moisture as the beef cooks, and also helps the beef stay joicy and tender once cooked. 3) Be very careful to tightly wrap your beef – the tighter the wrapping, the better the shape, which will result in more even cooking.

What suet is vegan? ›

Vegan suet is a type of fat that can easily replace beef suet for making dumplings in chunky vegetable stews during winter. The suet is made of vegetable oils such as sunflower and palm oils, which are then incorporated with wheat flour or rice flour.

What's in a no-beef Wellington? ›

Vegan Pastry [𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Salt), Water, Salt], Water, Mushroom Duxelle (16%) [Roasted Mushrooms (Closed Cup Mushroom, Chestnut Mushrooms), Mushrooms, Fried Onions (Onions, Sunflower Oil), Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, ...

Does mushroom leather contain plastic? ›

The mycelium structure is treated or tanned in a similar way to real leather to create the end product. Unlike most other alternatives to leather, mushroom may not contain plastic materials, except where required for certain finishes.

What are mushroom balls made of? ›

Ingredients
  • neutral oil, as needed.
  • 24 oz white mushrooms, finely chopped.
  • 1 medium white onion, diced.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs.
  • ½ cup quick-cooking oats.
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley.
  • 2 tablespoons grated vegetarian Parmesan cheese.
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What is the inside of a mushroom cap? ›

The cap normally houses the spore producing surface of the fruiting body, which can consist of gills (oyster mushrooms), pores (porcinis), ridges/false gills (chanterelles), or teeth (Lion's Mane). Many mushrooms produce spores on their gills (on the underside of the mushroom's cap).

Is butter mushroom healthy? ›

Mushrooms are such an undervalued superfood! They are high in a number of nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, B-vitamins, selenium, potassium, and even protein just to name a few. They also have been known to help boost the immune system with their anti-inflammatory properties.

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