Mushroom Wellington Recipe (Vegan, Easy & Delish) - Carlo Cao (2024)

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This vegan mushroom Wellington is a real treat. It's quick and easy to make and will leave everyone amazed (trust me on this!). What's more, to make it you only need easy-to-find ingredients and about 35 minutes of active cooking time before placing it into the oven.

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This vegan mushroom Wellington is perfect to be served at a dinner party with friends or to make for festivities such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter or even Thanksgiving.

You can pair this Wellington with any side dish you like, in my opinion the best way is to serve it with mashed potatoes and baked vegetables. It will be a guaranteed success believe me.

If you like this recipe you may also like this vegan roast beef or this ultimate vegan Wellington.

Before you jump into the kitchen I suggest you read this blog-post carefully.

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Ingredients

To make this mushroom Wellington you'll need the following ingredients:

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  • brown or white button mushrooms, finely chopped
  • onion
  • vegan cream
  • large brown button mushrooms
  • yellow mustard
  • vegan butter or olive oil
  • parsley
  • vegan puff pastry

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Before we jump to the recipe card (at the end of this blog-post), here's a step to step explanation of the recipe.

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Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C (360 °F) and lining a baking tray with baking paper.

Then place the mushrooms onto the tray, drizzle them with olive oil, adjust salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes.

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Once cooked, the mushrooms will have released their juice and have a meat-like consistency.

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While the mushrooms are in the oven, cook the onions in abundant vegan butter until they are caramelized (15 minutes).

Then, add in the chopped mushrooms and cook another 5 minutes on high heat.

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Finally, add the cream and parsley and continue simmering until the mass has a paste-like consistency. Then allow it to cool slightly.

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Next, unroll the puff pastry. Spread ⅓ of the mushroom paste in a 6 x 20 cm ( 2.5 x 8") strip in the center of the puff pastry. Lay the baked mushrooms on top in a single line, stem-side down.

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Cover the mushrooms with the rest of the mushroom paste.

Then lift one side of the puff pastry and cover the filling. Do the same with the other one, making a second layer of puff pastry on top.

Tuck the short ends of the puff pastry underneath.

You can refrigerate the pastry for up to 1 day at this point.

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(Optional) Decorate the pastry as you want. I like to cut it diagonally with a sharp knife.

(Optional) Set the Wellington into a baking form to help it keep the form.

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Brush the pastry with vegan cream (I added a pinch of saffron to mine for the color) and top it with salt flakes and some thyme.

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Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until golden.

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Slice it and serve right away.

Substitutions

These are the ingredients that you can replace in this recipe:

  • Vegan cream - you can omit it in the mushroom paste. To brush the pastry use a mixture of 2 tablespoon of soy milk and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup.
  • Vegan butter - use olive oil instead.
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Variations

If you want to give a twist to this recipe here are some variations you might want to try.

  • Spicy - add 1 teaspoon of chilli pepper flakes to the mushroom paste.
  • Herbs - add 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves and dill to the mushroom paste.
  • Truffle oil - add 2 tablespoon of truffle oil to the mushroom paste.
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Equipment

It's helpful to have a food-processor to chop the mushrooms finely. That said, you can chop them with a sharp knife too, it will take longer but it will work fine.

Also, I like to bake the Wellington in a cake pan to help it hold it's shape. If you don't have one you can totally bake it without one.

Another option would be letting the wellington chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before baking. The colder the Wellington the better it will hold it's shape in the oven.

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Storage

The Wellington can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

To reheat, put it in the preheated oven at 180 °C (360 °F) for 20 minutes, until the puff pastry is nice and crispy.

Make ahead option

This mushroom Wellington can be made the day before.

Follow the recipe until you form the fillet and roll it in puff pastry. At this point, place the fillet in the refrigerator and let it rest in the refrigerator.

When you want to bake it, take it out of the refrigerator, decorate the puff pastry, brush it, and bake it in the oven as indicated in the recipe at the end of the blog-post.

Top tip

Serve the vegan mushroom Wellington with mashed potatoes and roasted veggies to amaze all your guests!

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Vegan Mushroom Wellington

Carlo Cao

This vegan mushroom Wellington is a real treat. It's quick and easy to make and will leave everyone amazed (trust me on this!). What's more, to make it you only need easy-to-find ingredients and about 35 minutes of active cooking time before placing it into the oven.

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Prep Time 35 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 large white or brown button mushrooms
  • 80 g vegan butter or olive oil ((2¾ oz))
  • 2 large red onions finely chopped
  • 500 g white or brown button mushrooms finely chopped ((17½ oz))
  • 100 ml vegan cream ((3½ fl oz))
  • 15 g parsley ((½ oz))
  • 1 sheet of puff-pastry I used a round one (Ø 33 cm, 13")
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vegan cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt flakes
  • 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C (360 °F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.

  • Place the mushrooms onto the tray, drizzle them with olive oil, adjust salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile heat a large pan over medium to high heat, add butter. Once melted stir in the onions and cook until caramelized (about 15 minutes).

  • Then, add in the chopped mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes on high heat.

  • Finally, add the cream and parsley and continue simmering until the mass has a paste-like consistency. Adjust salt and pepper and allow to cool briefly.

  • Next, unroll the puff pastry. Spread ⅓ of the mushroom paste in a 6 x 20 cm ( 2.5 x 8") strip in the center of the puff pastry. Lay the baked mushrooms on top in a single line, stem-side down.

  • Brush the mushrooms with mustard and cover them with the rest of the mushroom paste.

  • Lift one side of the puff pastry and cover the filling. Do the same with the other one, making a second layer of puff pastry on top.

  • Tuck the short ends of the puff pastry underneath.

  • (Optional) Decorate the pastry as you want. I like to cut it diagonally with a sharp knife.

  • (Optional) Set the Wellington into a baking form to help it keep the form.

  • Brush the pastry with vegan cream (I added a pinch of saffron to mine for the color) and top it with salt flakes and some thyme.

  • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes or until golden.

  • Slice it and serve right away.

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  1. John Hoffman says

    Mushroom Wellington Recipe (Vegan, Easy & Delish) - Carlo Cao (20)
    This is a top notch recipe! Used it last Easter for dinner. Now using to show meat eaters how awesome plant based eating is. I leave out the butter, it’s just not necessary. Vegan butter is no healthier than regular butter, so there’s just no need to use. Sub in veg broth or even water instead.

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  2. Jesse says

    I've never used vegan cream before. What do you suggest?

    Reply

    • carlocao says

      Hi Jesse, any vegan cream will work. My fave one is the Oatly cream. X Carlo

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  3. Christine says

    Mushroom Wellington Recipe (Vegan, Easy & Delish) - Carlo Cao (21)
    Made this yesterday - delicious! We were surprised how easy it is to make for something that looks so fancy once it's done. I reused the oven pan and only had three dishes to wash. This could easily be a once-a-week meal for us.

    We didn't find vegan cream or vegan puff pastry at the local store. I omitted the cream, and used store-bought (non-vegan) rolled pie dough.

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  4. Omid says

    Looks and sounds delicious. Sadly however, it was so difficult and frustrating navigating through this post with all the intrusive adds that ultimately made me give up and move on.

    Reply

Mushroom Wellington Recipe (Vegan, Easy & Delish) - Carlo Cao (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan Wellington made of? ›

If you haven't tried a Vegan Wellington before, you may want to try it out this year. It really makes a statement! You'll need very simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. The base of the filling is made with mushrooms and chickpeas that are broken down for a nice meaty texture.

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 cut of meat is used in a Wellington? ›

A traditional Beef Wellington consists of a beef tenderloin wrapped in layers of pâté, duxelles (a finely chopped mushroom mixture), parma ham, and puff pastry, then baked. Rumor has it that Beef Wellington got its name from Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, who counted the dish among his favorite recipes.

Is puff pastry Vegan? ›

Is puff pastry vegan? Not all store-bought puff pastry is vegan, but you're safe with brands like Pepperidge Farm and Wewalka. When you pick up a packet in store, make sure to scan the back for ingredients like eggs and butter, as, of course, these are not vegan.

Is mushroom leather vegan? ›

What is Mushroom Leather? Mushroom leather is a vegan-friendly material used as a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to animal leather. Mushroom leather is made from mycelium, the vegetative part of a fungus. A fungus (or fungi-plural) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms.

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

Pureed roasted garlic and shallot with a bit of herbs, cooked down till almost dry would work well. You could use a drier cheese, maybe a blue with bacon and red wine, some tomato, to do something similar. I like the anchovy paste idea as well. Mustards or horseradish could work as well.

What is mushroom Duxelle made of? ›

Duxelles (French: [dyksɛl]) is a French cuisine term that refers to a mince of mushrooms, onions, herbs (such as thyme or parsley), and black pepper, sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste. Cream is sometimes used, and some recipes add a dash of madeira or sherry.

What makes it Wellington? ›

Beef Wellington is a steak dish of English origin, made out of fillet steak coated with pâté (often pâté de foie gras) and duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry, then baked. Some recipes include wrapping the coated meat in a crêpe or dry-cured ham to retain the moisture and prevent it from making the pastry soggy.

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.

Is a Wellington always beef? ›

The first time I made a beef Wellington I made a vegetarian version with mushrooms. Because you can make different wellingtons; salmon wellington and beef wellington being the most well known. The possibilities are endless. If you want to make a good impression start with the beef wellington!

Does beef Wellington contain dairy? ›

Ingredients vary, but a classic beef Wellington is a tenderloin fillet coated in goose or duck liver pâté and duxelles—which combines chopped mushrooms, shallots, and thyme—that is wrapped in puff pastry and washed in egg and milk to aid in a deep browning of the pastry in the oven.

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