Vegan Mushroom Wellington with Lentils Recipe!

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: phyllo dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber, while phyllo can be less expensive.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Cauliflower can provide a lighter texture, while button mushrooms are often cheaper.

lentils

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: split peas

Chickpeas are high in protein, while split peas are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is a budget-friendly option.

Chop 1 whole yellow onion, 2 whole carrots, and 2 whole ribs of celery finely.

Dice 300 g of crini mushrooms finely.

Heat a pan on medium heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pan; cook for about 4-5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Add 5 cloves of minced garlic, 3 or 4 chopped sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried sage), 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 3 or 4 sprigs of fresh thyme to the pan; toast for about 1 minute.

Add 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts to the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes.

Add 300 g of chopped crini mushrooms to the pan and cook until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 1 19 oz can of rinsed and drained lentils; cook for about 5-6 minutes until heated through.

Make 2 flax eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons of ground flax with 6 tablespoons of water; let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

Add the flax egg mixture, 1/3 cup of panko breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste to the mushroom-lentil mixture; mix well.

Prepare the pastry by using pre-bought vegan pie crusts; ensure they are vegan.

Place the pastry on a greased baking sheet and shape it into a log with the filling in the center.

Wrap the pastry around the filling, sealing the edges carefully.

Cut cross-hatch patterns into the top of the pastry for decoration.

Brush the top with 1 tablespoon of almond milk instead of an egg wash.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes until golden brown, checking at 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

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