Vegetarian Wellington

Prepare a savory vegetarian wellington using mushrooms, spinach, and puff pastry, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Puff Pastry (thawed)500Grams
Cremini Mushrooms (finely chopped)400Grams
Spinach (fresh, washed and chopped)200Grams
Onion (medium, finely chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Whole Milk (for brushing)100Milliliters
Parmesan Cheese (grated)50Grams
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Thyme (fresh, chopped)1Tsp
Egg (beaten, for egg wash)1Count

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add chopped mushrooms, cook until moisture evaporates and mushrooms are browned.
  4. Stir in spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  6. Spread the mushroom and spinach mixture over the pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
  7. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the filling.
  8. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold and seal the edges.
  9. Place the wellington seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Brush the top with egg wash and make a few slits for steam to escape.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Prep

  • Thaw puff pastry in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before use.

Kitchen equipment

Parchment PaperBaking Sheet