Large skillet or sauté pan For cooking down your mushrooms and aromatics. A non-stick or cast iron skillet works great.
Food processor (optional) If you prefer a finer texture for your filling, though hand chopping works just as well.
Baking sheet For baking the Wellington. Line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Pastry Brush For brushing plant milk over the pastry to achieve that beautiful golden crust.
Knife and Cutting Board Essential for prepping your vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
For the Filling
2tablespoonsolive oil
1medium yellow onionfinely diced
4clovesgarlicminced
2teaspoonsfresh thymeor 1 teaspoon dried
2teaspoonsfresh rosemarychopped
1 ½teaspoonssalt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
10ozcremini mushroomsfinely chopped
6ozoyster mushroomsshredded (great for fans of vegan oyster mushroom recipes)
1cupcooked green or brown lentilsgreat base for a mushroom lentil Wellington
1tablespoonsoy sauce or tamari
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
½cupwalnutstoasted and chopped
¼cupfresh parsleychopped
1tablespoontruffle oilwhite or black depending on preference
½cupbreadcrumbsuse gluten-free if needed
For the Pastry
1sheet vegan puff pastrythawed if frozen – perfect for those who love mushroom tart puff pastry ideas
2tablespoonsplant-based milkfor brushing
1tablespoonolive oiloptional, for added color
Optional for Garnish
Extra truffle oil for drizzling
Fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
Start by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Next, add both types of mushrooms — cremini and shredded oyster mushrooms. Cook for 8–10 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
Add the cooked lentils, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine and let it cook for another 2–3 minutes to marry the flavors.
Remove from heat and mix in the chopped walnuts, parsley, breadcrumbs, and truffle oil. Let the mixture cool completely before assembling the Wellington.
Assemble the Wellington
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out your puff pastry into a rectangle if it isn't already pre-shaped. Transfer it to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the cooled filling down the center of the pastry, shaping it into a tight log. Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges with a bit of water. Flip the log seam-side down and tuck the ends underneath.
Optional: Use extra pastry scraps to create decorative leaves or braids to place on top.
Brush the entire Wellington with plant milk mixed with a little olive oil for a glossy finish.
Bake It
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing — this helps the filling hold together.
Drizzle with extra truffle oil and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if desired.