Vegetarian Wellington Recipe - Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen (2024)

Here’s a recipe for a vegetarian wellington that belongs slap-bang in the center of your Christmas table.

This veggie wellington is the vegetarian cousin of the classic wellington. By the sounds of it, you’d think this recipe is tricky to make but it’s actually simpler than you’d think.

Packed with flavor and healthy veggies, It’s an impressive and totally delicious addition to your festive spread, and I highly recommend that you add it to your recipe planning list for the holidays.

This vegetarian beef wellington is full of nutty and earthy vegetable flavors. Those flavors are seasoned and made even more delicious with the inclusion of fresh herbs, nuts, and feta cheese.

All of these tasty ingredients are wrapped up in buttery pastry and baked until golden brown. It’s a filling and hearty dish for sure; no one will leave the dinner table feeling unsatisfied. There’s nothing better than a puff pastry recipe; whether its sweet or savory, it’s going to be a crowd-pleaser.

What is a vegetarian wellington?

A vegetarian or vegetable wellington is essentially a stuffing that is made up of ground nuts, vegetables, herbs and cheese that is then encased in pastry and baked.

It's a great vegetarian alternative to the traditional beef wellington and pairs well with a number of side dishes such as Roasted Frozen Green Beans, Roasted Frozen Cauliflower or Mashed Potatoes.

• It’s a scrumptious addition to your Christmas dinner or any special occasion, really.
• Considering how impressive it looks and tastes, it’s relatively simple to make.
• It's packed with veggies and herbs.
• It can be served with so many different side dishes. It’s quite a versatile addition to your menu or spread.

Ingredients & substitution notes

• Green Onion: could be replaced with with spring onion.
• Pine Nuts: could be replaced with crushed cashews or crushed hazelnuts.
• Mushrooms: I love using brown mushrooms because of their texture. You could also use shiitake or oyster mushrooms. I don't recommend regular white button mushrooms.
• Butternut Squash: balances out the savory flavors. Could be replaced with regular pumpkin or sweet potatoes.
• Soy Sauce: Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
• Feta: if you want this recipe to be daiy-free, choose vegan feta.
• Egg: to glaze, highly recommend free-range.
• Puff Pastry: You can use a regular or low-fat puff pastry that you get at most grocery stores.

See recipe card for quantities.

STEP 1: Butternut squash. Preheat your oven to 355°F/180°C. Lay out the squash cubes on a baking tray lined with a sheet of parchment paper. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Roast the butternut for roughly 35 minutes.

STEP 2: Pine nuts. Toast the pine nuts over medium-high heat in a dry frying pan.

STEP 3: Chop mushrooms. Add half the mushrooms into a food processor.

Pulse the mushrooms until they are crumbly in texture. Chop the other half roughly.

STEP 5: Onion & garlic. Saute the green onion and garlic in olive oil. Stir continuously to prevent burning.

STEP 6: Add mushrooms. Add all the mushrooms to the pan with the spring onion. Season with salt and add in the soy sauce. Allow the contents to simmer for about 15 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add in the thyme, rosemary, and marjoram and allow cook for 2 more minutes.

STEP 7: Add the rest. Add the roasted butternut squash, feta cheese, pine nuts, and chestnuts to the dish.

Stir the rich mushroom filling together vigorously so that it mashes and becomes lovely and soft.

STEP 8: Compress the filling. Lay the mushroom filling into the center of piece of parchment paper.

Roll the filling inside the paper like a sausage and twist the ends of the parchment paper.

STEP 9: Puff pastry. Roll out a puff pastry sheet. Place the filling into the center of the pastry. There should be a gap of pastry running all the way around the mushroom filling.

Fold the sides of the pastry, running along the length, over. Trim the ends of the pastry.

What to serve with vegetarian wellington

• Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes and Baked Potatoes go really well with this dish.
• Veggies: Try one of our veggie side dishes such as these Roasted Frozen Green Beans or Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts. Alternatively, you could try a veggie mix such as these delicious Winter Roasted Vegetables. For a more indulging side dish try this creamy Vegan Cauliflower Cheese.
• Sauce: My favorite sauces to combine with this wellington would be a Cranberry Sauce or this Vegetarian Gravy. For a low-fat, vegan option try this Vegan Mushroom Gravy.
• Salad: a lovely earthy and wintery salad with more toasted nuts, seeds and cheese.
• Drinks: We love serving this veggie wellington alongside our Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch or Cranberry Mocktail.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes, simply choose vegan feta and omit the egg.

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