Mushroom Wellington
Rice and mushroom recipes have never tasted so delicious. Mushroom Wellington is great for a family get together or a holiday meal. You'll be filled up in no time.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
1. It's a Crowd-Pleaser: Mushroom Wellington is the perfect dish to impress your friends and family. With its flavorful mixture of mushrooms, rice, herbs, and spices encased in flaky puff pastry, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
2. Healthy and Filling: This vegetarian dish is packed with nutritious ingredients like mushrooms, which are rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. The rice adds a hearty element to the dish, making it a satisfying meal that will keep you full and satisfied.
3. Easy to Make: Despite its elegant appearance, Mushroom Wellington is surprisingly simple to prepare. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have this delicious dish on the table in no time.
4. Versatile: Mushroom Wellington is a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your tastes. Add in your favorite veggies, herbs, or spices to create a unique flavor profile that is sure to please your palate.
5. Perfect for Special Occasions: Whether you're hosting a holiday meal or celebrating a special occasion, Mushroom Wellington is the ideal dish to serve to your guests. Its impressive presentation and delicious flavor will make any meal feel like a festive feast.
Ingredients
- Filling
- 1/4 cup basmati rice
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 1/4 cup brown cap mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Pastry
- 9 ounce ready-rolled puff pastry
- vegan gravy, to serve
Instructions
- Cook the rice and lemon zest in a pan according to packet instructions, until tender. Drain well.
- Heat the onion and mushrooms and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in the cooked rice, herbs and cranberries until well combined.
- Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- For the pastry, cut an 8in x 12in rectangle from the puff pastry.
- Spoon the rice mixture down the centre of the pastry.
- Bring the sides of the pastry together and seal with oil or melted vegan butter. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown.
- To serve, place one slice of the Wellington onto each of six serving plates. Top with gravy.