Vegetarian Wellington
Prepare a savory vegetarian wellington using mushrooms, spinach, and puff pastry, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Puff Pastry (thawed) | 500 | Grams |
| Cremini Mushrooms (finely chopped) | 400 | Grams |
| Spinach (fresh, washed and chopped) | 200 | Grams |
| Onion (medium, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Whole Milk (for brushing) | 100 | Milliliters |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 50 | Grams |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Thyme (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Tsp |
| Egg (beaten, for egg wash) | 1 | Count |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped mushrooms, cook until moisture evaporates and mushrooms are browned.
- Stir in spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the mushroom and spinach mixture over the pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the filling.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg, then fold and seal the edges.
- Place the wellington seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the top with egg wash and make a few slits for steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 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
