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.

    Reply

  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

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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.

How to make mushroom taste like meat? ›

Marinate mushroom caps in oil, tamari, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, vegan Worcestershire, garlic, liquid smoke, and black pepper. Add your favorite steak sauce or seasoning, but just be aware that it might not be vegan, so if you're going for an entirely plant-based steak, check the ingredients.

Can you freeze uncooked mushroom Wellington? ›

You can also follow the recipe to step 5 of 'making the wellingtons' and freeze the wellingtons, uncooked, and keep frozen up to 3 months in advance. When you want to cook them, defrost thoroughly in the fridge and bake as above.

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 brings out mushroom flavor? ›

Cook in butter and oil for richness

Butter makes everything better, but in some cases it brings out a true luxuriousness of a dish. This is the case for mushrooms. Bring out their umami taste by letting them sauté in a pan of melted butter. Morels are an absolute treat sautéed in butter until golden brown.

What we should not do before cooking mushroom? ›

Do I need to wash the mushrooms before I cook them? Never wash mushrooms. Instead, Wipe off any dirt with a damp paper towel. You can wash them but they won't be as good in texture/color.

Which mushroom taste more like meat? ›

Shiitake mushrooms, native to East Asia, are renowned for their rich, umami flavor. They also have a distinct smoky note that enhances any dish they're added to. Their meaty texture makes them an ideal substitute for meat in a variety of vegan recipes, from stir-fries to soups.

Is mushroom leather plastic? ›

Mushroom leather is another type of plant-based vegan leather that is sustainable and plastic-free. Mushroom leather is made from mushroom mycelium, which is the underground part of the mushroom. Mushroom leather is environmentally friendly and does not require the use of harmful chemicals or pesticides.

Does mushroom leather contain plastic? ›

This material, made from mushroom leather, is not derived from animals or plastics and is a unique blend of art, science, and advanced manufacturing techniques. The use of mushroom leather is being explored to improve supply chains in the fashion and luxury industries.

Is mushroom leather synthetic? ›

In comparison to synthetic leather made from fuel fossil-based fabrics such as polyurethane and PVC, mushroom leathers are natural fabrics made from mycelium.

Is mushroom leather good? ›

Much like traditional leather, mushroom leather is a highly durable material. This is because of the densely intertwined threads known as mycelium, and how they fuse together to form a larger structure. The durability of specific products will of course depend on the brands that manufacture them.

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