Trust me when I say that no one will be missing the meat at your vegan holiday celebration when you serve a Vegan Wellington! This impressive main dish is made with a savory vegan beef and lentil filling before being wrapped in puff pastry and baked. So delicious and savory, every bite will wow your guests! Making a vegan wellington is surprisingly easy. The ingredients are simple, plus with all of the vegan ground beef options available nowadays, this vegetarian dupe ends up tasting somewhat similar to a real beef wellington. Slice it up and serve this golden brown, buttery wellington with a side of mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole. A big ‘ol drizzle of gravy completes the meal!
What is a vegan beef wellington?
This recipe takes after the traditional wellington recipe, which is made by wrapping beef tenderloin in puff pastry, then baking it until the meat is cooked through and the pastry is golden brown. Instead of beef, a vegan beef wellington uses vegan ground beef, mushrooms, and lentils in the filling. It bakes easily in the oven and turns out super savory and delicious!
Ingredients needed (with substitutions)
Puff pastry – You can find vegan puff pastry in the frozen aisle of most grocery stores. You can try gluten free puff pastry (I haven’t tested this) or use gluten free pie crust instead.Onion and garlic – Yellow or white onions are best.Vegan beef crumbles – Impossible or Beyond Beef are super meaty and delicious. You could also use rehydrated TVP or your favorite frozen beef type crumbles. Or use a mix of chopped mushrooms and walnuts!Herbs and spices – Like dried thyme, sage, paprika, fresh parsley, and black pepper.Soy sauce – Or gluten free tamari.Vegan Worcestershire sauce – You can substitute this for more soy sauce.Quick oats – Or use certified gluten free oats.Ground flaxseed and water – Flax eggs help bind the filling and prevent it from crumbling.Lentils – Canned green or brown lentils, black beans, or chickpeas.Vegan butterOlive oil
How to make a vegan wellington
The puff pastry can take some time to thaw, so make sure to transfer it to your refrigerator the night before making the wellington or keep it on the kitchen counter for 30 minutes while you prepare the filling: Place the assembled wellington on your pan seam side down. Brush the tops and sides with melted vegan butter and score the dough with a knife into a criss-cross pattern. Bake the vegan beef wellington until the pastry is golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then slice and serve!
How to score puff pastry
Scoring (or slicing) puff pastry helps the steam escape from the filling and makes for a beautiful presentation. It’s easy! Just drag a sharp knife diagonally through the top of the wellington about 3 or 4 times and continue the other direction so you end up with a criss-cross pattern. Each slice should be 1-inch apart.
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Want more impressive vegan holiday mains?
The holidays are a time for lots of delicious food, so be sure to check out my other vegan Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes!
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