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Susu49 · 28/02/2022 16:27
Am having friends over to dinner and would like to make a beef Wellington but one of them cannot stand mushroom.
Does anyone have any suitable swaps?
I could make something different but asking first!
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ComtesseDeSpair · 28/02/2022 17:18
A friend does a good version with a mix of caremelized red onions, wilted spinach and blue cheese. It doesn’t give quite the “right” texture as mushroom duxelles, but it is tasty.
AdaColeman · 28/02/2022 17:34
I think a mix of red and green peppers and leeks, all softened in butter or olive oil would work well.
Or another idea is slivers of fennel, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and finely diced aubergine. All softened in butter or olive oil, I'd also add garlic to both of those mixtures.
I know it's classic to use a smooth paté, but personally I prefer to use a more chunky country style paté.
EdwinsActsOfKindness · 28/02/2022 17:41
Report back if you find a good alternative please OP!
I’ve always loved the idea of Beef Wellington but also cannot stand mushrooms (and my mum cooked them in every way imaginable in a bid to get me to eat them as a child).
Beneficentbovine88 · 28/02/2022 18:08
The full low down here op!
www.theguardian.com/food/2021/dec/15/how-to-make-the-perfect-vegetarian-wellington-recipe
Good luck!
TheNinjaWife · 28/02/2022 18:17
I’d use aubergine. Chopped up with the onion it would have a similar appearance and texture.
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WhiteXmas21 · 28/02/2022 18:25
Liver pate - M&S used to do a really smooth one. Mix it with a couple tablespoons of sherry or brandy and spread over
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