Vegan Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington

A stunning plant-based centerpiece featuring a savory filling of earthy mushrooms and buttery roasted chestnuts wrapped in flaky puff pastry. The rich, umami-heavy filling is seasoned with fresh thyme and rosemary, offering a sophisticated alternative to a meat roast. This elegant dish is a favorite for vegan holiday celebrations and gourmet dinner parties.

Prep 15 minCook 60 minTotal 75 minUpdated Jul 3, 202675 minVegetarianGluten Free

A stunning plant-based centerpiece featuring a savory filling of earthy mushrooms and buttery roasted chestnuts wrapped in flaky puff pastry. The rich, umami-heavy filling is seasoned with fresh thyme and rosemary, offering a sophisticated alternative to a meat roast. This elegant dish is a favorite for vegan holiday celebrations and gourmet dinner parties.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Vegan puff pastry
  • 500 g Mixed mushrooms
  • 200 g Cooked chestnuts
  • 1 piece(s) Onion
  • 4 tbsp Garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp Fresh rosemary
  • 150 g Spinach
  • 30 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 50 ml Vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 10 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 30 cups Plant milk

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, pour in vegetable oil and heat over medium heat; add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant
  3. Add the mixed sliced mushrooms and stir-fry over high heat until softened and they release their moisture; cook until the liquid has evaporated
  4. Add the cooked chestnuts, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine
  5. Pour in the vegetable stock; bring to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer until absorbed
  6. Add the spinach and stir-fry until wilted
  7. Stir in the nutritional yeast and Dijon mustard; turn off the heat, transfer to a bowl, and let cool completely; set aside once fully cooled
  8. Lightly flour the work surface; unfold the puff pastry and roll it into a rectangle
  9. Place the filling down the center, leaving a margin around the edges
  10. Fold both sides over the filling; pinch to seal, then fold and press the ends to seal tightly
  11. Flip seam-side down onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper
  12. Lightly score diagonal slashes on the top
  13. Preheat the oven to two hundred degrees Celsius
  14. Brush the top evenly with plant-based milk
  15. Bake until golden brown, crisp, and cooked through
  16. Let cool briefly, then slice and serve

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