Cauliflower Wellington: A Versatile Dish
Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side dish to meat, Cauliflower Wellington is sure to impress when served at your table. Originating from the British classic Beef Wellington, which features beef tenderloin encased in puff pastry and filled with mushrooms, this recipe offers a vegetarian twist while keeping mushrooms as a key component. The slicing reveals a stunning visual, with the turmeric lending a vibrant color to the cauliflower.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower: 1/2 head
- Puff pastry: 1 sheet
- Button mushrooms: 500 g
- Slices of Leerdammer cheese (or similar): 6
- Parsley sprigs: 10
- Garlic cloves: 2
- Butter: 20 g
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Mild curry powder: 1 tsp
- Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
- Ground cumin: 1 tsp
- Egg: 1
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation
Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Preparation Time
30 minutes
Cooking Time
55 minutes
1. Prepare the Cauliflower
Start by washing the cauliflower. Cut the cauliflower into florets until you have about 800g. Steam the cauliflower florets. Once cooled, mix the cauliflower with olive oil and turmeric, season with salt and pepper, and allow to cool.
2. Making the Mushroom Filling
Clean the mushrooms. Peel and crush the garlic cloves. Wash, dry, and finely chop the parsley leaves. Coarsely chop the mushrooms. In a large skillet, heat the butter. Add garlic, parsley, and mushrooms, then sprinkle in the cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until the mushrooms have released and evaporated their water.
3. Assembling the Wellington
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Make sure the cauliflower and mushrooms have cooled down. Roll out your puff pastry on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Place three slices of cheese in the center, leaving a 2 cm border around the edges. Tightly pack the cauliflower florets over the cheese.
4. Add the Mushroom Mix
Cover the cauliflower with the mushroom mixture. Top with the remaining three slices of cheese. Brush the pastry edges with water, fold the empty side over and seal the edges well. Crimp the three sides lightly. Brush the pastry with beaten egg. Design patterns on top of the pastry.
Cooking
Bake for about 35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Serve as a side with meat or poultry, or simply with a green salad.
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