Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington: The Perfect Thanksgiving Main | Alexa Weibel

Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington: The Perfect Thanksgiving Main | Alexa Weibel | NYT Cooking

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Vegetarians, this one’s for you. Alexa Weibel is here with her vegetarian Mushroom Wellington, a stunning meatless centerpiece that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Seared portobello mushrooms are layered with apple cider-caramelized onions and a rich filling of chopped mushroom and walnuts seasoned with soy sauce for flavor. It all gets wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden, and is paired with a mouthwatering port reduction for drizzling over top.
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@ryannordheimer Жыл бұрын

Coming from a non-vegetarian, if someone served me this as my Thanksgiving entree I would be 1000 times more excited than if I were served turkey

@AlexandraAndStuff Жыл бұрын

does anybody really like turkey, honestly, or is it just everything else that goes on the table alongside it

@sheilasutardi1363 Жыл бұрын

@@AlexandraAndStuff for me personally it’s all about the side dishes. I could care less whether the turkey makes it to the table 😂

@LeonClassified Жыл бұрын

@@AlexandraAndStuff I love turkey, I just hate _DRY_ turkey. Most people overcook their turkey leading it to have a reputation for being dry but you can easily get moist and delicious turkey if you know what to do. If you want good turkey spatchcock and dry brine it.

@samaraisnt Жыл бұрын

@@sheilasutardi1363 *Exactlyyyy* yet it's the most stressful, expensive and ill cooked portion of the meal...It's like if everyone just decided you HAD to have caviar at Christmas dinner, even though most people don't eat it the rest of the year and many people don't even like it 🤔

@515aleon Жыл бұрын

I'm not either. Turkey is overrated. Really only love sandwiches (with cranberries sauce and horseradish). It's really the sides...I am not sure I'm competent enough for this but it looks beautiful.

@rebeccahollman1731 Жыл бұрын

I made this last year and it was delicious! It requires a lot of steps, but I made all the fillings the day before thanksgiving which made it super manageable and didn't adversely affect the flavor. For leftovers, I sliced it up and toasted each slice in the oven at 400 f for 5 minutes. Highly recommend!

@niklasschuler3299 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good plan! Did you just store it in the fridge overnight?

@rebeccahollman1731 7 ай бұрын

Yes! The fillings stayed in the fridge overnight before assembly. I think it was actually easier to mold the filling into the proper shape when everything was cold@@niklasschuler3299

@susanwildermuth9222 5 ай бұрын

How do you get the water from the water bath out of the mushrooms

@mamajedijaws4938 Жыл бұрын

Update: Oh wow the flavors!!!! I give the recipe a 5/5. Absolutely delicious, earthy, and the port reduction amped everything up. The port reduction became best supporting actor that you would not want to go without. The thyme, rosemary, walnuts, mushrooms, apple cider sauteed onions were fantastic and played off really well. That port reduction though with this combination has blown my mind. Some things I would do for next time: 1) after refrigerating the mushrooms and onions I would soak up the extra water with a paper towel because it caused the Wellington to seep. 2) I might make smaller Wellington like stuff puffed pastry style for other meals but keep it like this for Big Holidays. 3) look into other puff pastry besides the pepperidge farm ones that come in two sheets and are perforated into thirds. Original post: I just made the filling for this and out it in the refrigerator. This is the first time I've ever used every single ingredient for a recipe and I'm excited and nervous about the finished product. Tomorrow is the puff pastry part and making the port reduction. So far it smells like I know what I'm doing. 😋

@mkchancellor Жыл бұрын

I made this last Thanksgiving, but without the benefit of this video. It was time consuming, but absolutely delicious. The video is especially helpful for the assembly - I did not do mine correctly and ended up having to use two sheets of puff pastry to cover the wellington. Thank you NYT for showing us how it is supposed to be done!

@audiomxr Жыл бұрын

She said “caramelize” or “caramelizing” 11 times, just in case anyone else, like me, wondered! This looks FANTASTIC!!!

@mahismelodies3685 2 ай бұрын

Madlad

@pastda3 Жыл бұрын

This looks so delicious. I wish someone would make this for me. I hate to cook, but I love watching cooking videos. 😄

@bbmcgee33 Жыл бұрын

You hate to cook is like saying you hate to live... How can you survive without cooking?!

@marcya4428 9 ай бұрын

@@bbmcgee33many people do. They get by, somehow

@VNoche Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting this. I am making it for the first time this year and seeing Weibel cook it in motion is SUCH a help for my anxious little brain.

@virginiaarcher9442 Жыл бұрын

I’m here for the veggie holiday centerpieces :) more please

@meireluc 8 ай бұрын

I made it this weekend with homemade puff pastry. OMG! It is delicious. This is not only for Thanksgiving but a great dish for an elegant, refine dinner.

@hopegold883 Жыл бұрын

I just love how every component builds a more complex flavor.

@2ndround415 Жыл бұрын

I love beef but have NEVER been tempted to eat a Wellington before seeing this!

@nicholo1 Жыл бұрын

This is so much easier than I expected ! Thank you Alexa

@daniellegill3249 Жыл бұрын

I make it every thanksgiving. It’s amazing!!!!

@boulderarchitect Жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted this for so long! Thanks for sharing

@hollyraynsford2152 Жыл бұрын

This looks absolutely amazing!! Can’t wait to cook this at thanksgiving! Beautiful work! 🤍

@caeciliamediana8288 Жыл бұрын

Finally, there is a vegetarian wellington receipe

@Johnysrevenge Жыл бұрын

This looks so good 😭 I’m going to make this for thanksgiving for sure 💛

@weilingweiling Жыл бұрын

I just made this for Boxing Day dinner and it was amazing. I thickened and enriched the port reduction with a roux and it was also a great accompaniment to steak that we had. Totally worth all the effort and I will definitely make it again. If you haven’t made this- you need to!

@AlexandraAndStuff Жыл бұрын

I am hardcore beef lover and I would 100% try this, looks awesome

@lesliethompson514 8 ай бұрын

All the years I’ve been making mushroom Wellington this is the best informed recipe I’ve seen I’m definitely going to try this this thanksgiving

@koalaXluv Жыл бұрын

as a mushroom lover, this is my dream

@abheyksharma 7 ай бұрын

This recipe is amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

@beatricemeredo1902 Жыл бұрын

Aww 🥰 love the idea! 👏

@danbev8542 10 ай бұрын

This looks fabulous! I’ve done mushroom Wellingtons in the past that were ok - but kind of disappointing. THIS one looks so good! Definitely will do this for my next holiday meal!

@katiet8909 Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait to make this! 🎉

@kabirdas2786 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. I’ve been eyeing that recipe on your website for years, and I couldn’t figure out how to do some of the steps.

@courtney9054 Жыл бұрын

Made it as my main for thanksgiving and it was a success. I think next time I’ll simplify a few steps, but overall a great recipe. 👍🏻

@philoctetes_wordsworth Жыл бұрын

That is beautiful. My goodness…I want to make that so badly!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🥰😋😋😋💐💐💋🫶🏻

@Valeria.Y7 Жыл бұрын

Looks so yummy 🤤 please do more veggie recipes 💟

@Vlessgorian 10 ай бұрын

I WANT TO MAKE THIS RIGHT NOW hahaha even though it's September... great recipe! Been looking for more interesting vegan stuff for special occasions and I can see many ways to make this vegan. Thanks a lot!

@independent4570 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular!

@adamkauffman9311 Жыл бұрын

Yum! Can’t wait to try it.

@nicolenew1708 Жыл бұрын

SUPER COOL

@billystack 7 ай бұрын

We had 10 people for Christmas dinner and I ambitiously made two. Although not as pretty as the one in the video, they were very good! Prep time was much longer than expected and I was glad I made everything the day/night before. All I had to do was build and cook the wellingtons on Christmas day. Cook time took longer than the recipe due to our oven being completely full as well, but worked out with diligent monitoring and an oven thermometer. I'll probably make it again next year!

@angiefrancis5170 Жыл бұрын

Yummy 😋

@thestormlscoming Жыл бұрын

I’m only seeing this now but I will def make this for thanksgiving next year

@uhhyousee Жыл бұрын

We don't even celebrate Thanksgiving here but I already wanna try that nenu

@swisski Жыл бұрын

No reason why you couldn’t make this celebratory menu for Christmas or New Years😊

@jacforswear18 Жыл бұрын

Dinner party! 🎉

@dianameynart3582 Жыл бұрын

yum

@lkaneshiki Жыл бұрын

Alexa you rock!

@kirksmith8787 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant - thank you Alexa/NYT - I’ve got a family affair at weekend with vegetarians attached :) This is the one for them. ‘Do not assemble puff pastry with hot ingredients….’ … Ok got it. You’ll be there every step of the way.

@SukritGoel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this recipe! I’ve been wanting to try it for a while now. I’m a vegetarian, but this looks like a delicious and hearty dish.

@DreamcastQ Жыл бұрын

This is so much better than turkey

@marianneleth4957 Жыл бұрын

... I know what I'm making for Christmas!!!

@julieheath6335 Жыл бұрын

Looks spectacular! I'm going to try it out.... rather than just file it for future. 😀

@abichuela80 Жыл бұрын

I've just made this and it turned our great. I should've been careful not to cut both layers of pastry when decorating it😔 the top layer slid down in the oven but it all held well.

@coljar100 Жыл бұрын

pretty impressive

@ceolbeats7182 11 ай бұрын

All VegetarianS watch this Gary Yourosky Best Speech You Ever heard & Hapy Pear Wellington & Gaz Wellington & The truth about dairy by Dr Neal Barnard 🙏🏽

@CC-fn4ch Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!😍Can this be prepared the night before and refrigerated?

@bradymabe9937 Жыл бұрын

You could probably prepare all of the individual elements the night before and then assemble and cook the day of! If you cooked and then refrigerated the whole thing, I'd be worried the puff pastry would be soggy and not flaky.

@lkaneshiki Жыл бұрын

the port reduction is SOOOOO decadent!

@coolnewpants Жыл бұрын

Is there a vegan way to do the eggwash so that you get that pretty golden brown finish on the crust?

@alinah9342 Жыл бұрын

Making this for tomorrow!! Did all the prep work today (including the puff pastry from scratch because it seems that everyone needed pre-made puff 🙄), looking forward to assembling and baking. 😍

@angiemoscari 11 ай бұрын

Can you suggest a vegan substitute for the egg wash? Thank you!! This looks amazing!!!

@blendedchaitea645 Жыл бұрын

This looks so tasty, I wonder if you could sub out some of the mushrooms for cooked lentils to make it more filling?

@jennifernelson1110 Жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same. Also, some celery or carrots or whatever else.

@karamay904 Жыл бұрын

I made this last night for a holiday meal with friends (a total of 8 people)... no subbing needed! It was totally filling and the other main dish I made, maiale al latte (an equally delicious pork dish), was nearly untouched. I am not a vegetarian but I would make this mushroom Wellington anytime!

@jeannielee7670 Жыл бұрын

what i substitute for the nuts because of nut allergy?

@lkaneshiki Жыл бұрын

I love the layers. It looks a little intimidating though

@chelseasteinberg9904 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing! Is there a recommended substitute for the nuts?

@ramja001 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. What about water chestnuts?

@karamay904 Жыл бұрын

Finely chopped water chestnuts -- the nuts add more crunch than flavor :)

@Sandra-rs8sv Жыл бұрын

What kind of port wine did you use please?

@chrismacaluso781 7 ай бұрын

I was so excited for this...putting it into the oven it all looked and smelled fantastic. 20 minutes into the bake though the dough ripped open and a lot of the filling fell out :*(

@angelareed1407 7 ай бұрын

What temperature do you cook the wellington at please.

@msgeek703 7 ай бұрын

What do you do instead of egg wash to seal the puff pastry? Just water? Or something else? I want to make this completely plant-based.

@lkaneshiki Жыл бұрын

that's a cool rolling pin

@jdperson7922 Жыл бұрын

I wish I were having this instead of turkey!

@mickmakar3208 Жыл бұрын

Do you use Tawny Port or Ruby Port?

@FeelinTangerine Жыл бұрын

This is marvelous, but I think i'd use a bigger pan/skillet.

@angelarusso2663 Жыл бұрын

What ingredient can I replace the cider with?

@carkarlaw 9 ай бұрын

I am happy to see this option as I don't eat beef.

@MichaelMengo Жыл бұрын

Just a suggestion why not caramelize the mushrooms on a sheet tray in a very hot oven?

@lisaberkower Жыл бұрын

Can you make this early in the day and put in the refrigerator and cook it later

@dakotapizzi8008 Жыл бұрын

THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS !!! I THINK I'D LIKE THIS MORE THAN TURKEY .... my daughter is a vegetarian & would love this ! i always peeled the outer layer of the mushrooms ...Is that ok ? or would it change the flavour drastically ? . only because thats what my mother did ... i feel like im eating dirt otherwise ...

@Nem0ly Жыл бұрын

It's a waste of mushroom imo, what I do is that I simply I wipe them with a wet towel.

@oussamaallaoua8041 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about the overlap. It looks like you have a layer of raw dough underneath the crust

@ayeshasamah9258 Жыл бұрын

Replacement for wine?

@elaineannable3610 9 ай бұрын

Hat could i use instead of the nuts please as im allergic x

@et6324 8 ай бұрын

For texture, you could try puffing some chickpeas, soybeans, or lentils, something with a crunch that would soften in the bake? I imagine anything with a soft bite would be great

@elaineannable3610 8 ай бұрын

I used lentils it turned out lovely so Christmas Dinner it is now lol xxx

@zilybenedyk716 8 ай бұрын

We’re I can find the recipe

@Tubaraoteamo-mi9fd Жыл бұрын

Caramelize

@matsjohansson1882 Жыл бұрын

kött kött så man får redig protoin i sig kroppen behöver det

@psammiad Жыл бұрын

When you say cider is that just apple juice, or genuine cider? I really don't understand why Americans call apple juice cider - cider is fermented. Real cider is probably better in this recipe.

@buckets212 Жыл бұрын

You said you could make the recipe vegan by using oil instead of butter; however, what should be used instead of the egg wash? Also, I don't see it possible to use oil instead of butter for the port reduction. So, what do you suggest?

@cookinmonster Жыл бұрын

Use vegan butter - there are many available, including one from Country Crock if you are in the US. For egg wash, use vegan egg substitute (Just Egg) if you can find it. If not, use an unsweetened plant milk. Also, FYI, these recommendations are straight from America's Test Kitchen, though I've had very good results with them in my vegan kitchen as well.

@buckets212 Жыл бұрын

@@cookinmonster Thank you for responding.

@jerrygundersen9188 Жыл бұрын

Wear an apron to keep from soiling that pretty dress! :)

@lflagr Жыл бұрын

I have a severe (fatal) tree nut allergy. What can replace walnuts in this?

@ramja001 Жыл бұрын

Water chestnuts??

@bbmcgee33 Жыл бұрын

Cool story bro!

@emilywong4601 Жыл бұрын

Could you use a french bread loaf and scope out the inside? Or maybe a frozen bread dough?

@jackstrubbe7608 Жыл бұрын

Travesty upon travesty.

@VictorAndScience Жыл бұрын

They were out of puff pastry at 6 different stores. We went ahead and tried rough puff the first time. The pastry melted immediately in the oven. Do not attempt puff pastry on your first time! I repeat! Buy the pastry in advance 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@Myrdwin Жыл бұрын

Yeah that dough is still raw in the middle...

@ceolbeats7182 11 ай бұрын

Use brush of plant milk or vegan butter instead of egg wash🤢

@willcookmakeup Жыл бұрын

She sounds so much like Merle wtf

@lkaneshiki Жыл бұрын

ooh egg wash: not vegan-friendly

@mamajedijaws4938 Жыл бұрын

I was hoping for written instructions too. No? Nvm. Found it

@danielhakimi Жыл бұрын

This looks like a great recipe! But I don't think she's using the word "caramelize" right, there's no way neither of those mushroom preparations is sweet.

@TheNinnyfee Жыл бұрын

Onions get pretty sweet from their own sugars.

@jacforswear18 Жыл бұрын

You can absolutely caramelize a mushroom. The natural sugar browning ends up mostly nutty but still slightly sweet.

@MattHermenau Жыл бұрын

She also said you can make puff pastry with olive oil. It seems NYT didn't vet her properly.

@imsotiredofthis Жыл бұрын

By caramelize you cook them until their own sugars brown, so seems right to me. Not sure why you'd think you know more than someone who does this for a living. Also you can buy puff pastry made with vegetable oil instead of butter.

@EB-yf6rb Жыл бұрын

Maillard reaction.

@ginsoakedgirl4 Жыл бұрын

Why not just go the extra tiny bit more and make it vegan?

@bryanwray8038 Жыл бұрын

Because if you’re not vegan there’s no point…?? Vegan ≠ better

@ginsoakedgirl4 Жыл бұрын

@@bryanwray8038 There's a point if you care about animal welfare. That's the only point.

@bryanwray8038 Жыл бұрын

@@ginsoakedgirl4 hens lay eggs naturally. Nothing about this is detrimental to animal welfare. You’re standing on a misplaced soapbox

@EK-xz8ig Жыл бұрын

@@bryanwray8038 I'm only vegetarian but yes, the hens that layed those eggs are typically kept in horrendous conditions, even the "cage free" ones. I have 5 well cared for, happy hens in my yard so I don't buy eggs that often.