Description
This stunning beet Wellington recipe is the ultimate plant-based holiday main. Roasted beets, savory mushroom duxelles, and flaky puff pastry come together in this elegant, vegan twist on a classic. Perfect for impressing guests at Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive occasion — without using any fake meat.
Ingredients
Core Components:
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3 medium red beets, peeled and roasted
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1 sheet vegan puff pastry, thawed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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200g mushrooms (cremini or portobello), finely chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
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1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Optional Toppings:
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Plant-based milk, for brushing
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Fresh herbs or puff pastry cutouts, for decoration
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Roast the beets: Wrap each beet in foil and roast for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool, then peel and pat dry.
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Prepare the duxelles: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Sauté until soft. Add mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until moisture is gone. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook 2 more minutes. Let cool completely.
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Assemble the Wellington: Roll out the puff pastry. Spread Dijon mustard in the center. Layer mushroom duxelles, then place the beet(s) on top. Wrap tightly and seal the edges. Flip seam-side down. Decorate with cutouts if desired.
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Bake: Brush with plant milk and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Serve: Slice and serve with balsamic glaze or vegan gravy and your favorite sides.
Notes
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💡 You can swap mushrooms for lentils if needed.
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🧊 Can be made ahead — refrigerate unbaked Wellington overnight.
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🌱 To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry.
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🧡 Try golden beets for a color twist!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (¼ Wellington)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg