Comments on: Puff Pastry Wrapped Lentil Loaf (Vegan Wellington)

By: SALLY M LAWLESS

SALLY M LAWLESS — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:54:38 +0000

In reply to Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken. Thanks for the quick reply! ☀️

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:05:08 +0000

In reply to SALLY M LAWLESS. Hi Sally, yes the vegetables aren't mashed (only the lentils, which help hold the mixture together). If you want chunkier vegetables just chop them a little bigger. I hope you enjoy it!! :)

By: SALLY M LAWLESS

SALLY M LAWLESS — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:26:21 +0000

Hello, Can this be made leaving the vegetables a little less mashed to give it more texture? I like the look of a chunky wellington.

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:48:04 +0000

In reply to Debbie Neal. Yay!! I am so thrilled you loved it so much Debbie! Thank you for the review :)

By: Debbie Neal

Debbie Neal — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:08:30 +0000

This is really outstanding. Everyone, vegan and non vegan loves this loaf. Plus it’s very impressive looking.

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:18:51 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Thank you!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:45:31 +0000

In reply to Nancy Stein.

This recipe was amazing!

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:38:26 +0000

In reply to Janine. Wonderful! So thrilled you love it so much Janine! Thank you for the lovely review :)

By: Janine

Janine — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:23:24 +0000

Puff Pastry Wrapped Lentil Loaf (Vegan Wellington)
This is my new ‘special occasion dinner’ Go To recipe!
Although I think I'll be making it for ‘any occasion dinners’ as well!
It’s easy to make and delicious. The presentation is very impressive. Most important with a wellington recipe is the filling holds together beautifully when sliced.
Making 2 is a great time saver. Next time I will try to freeze one, if we don't eat both, but that might be easier said than done!!
Thank you for a great holiday favorite.

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:36:31 +0000

In reply to Noelle.

Hi Noelle! Phyllo dough might not be the best substitute for puff pastry in this recipe. It’s thin and delicate, so weaving it in the same decorative way isn’t possible. Plus, phyllo doesn’t have the same pliability as puff pastry, which means it might not hold up well around the dense lentil loaf filling. Since phyllo cooks much faster, there’s also a risk of the outer layers browning (or burning) before the filling is cooked through.

Many brands of frozen puff pastry are vegan-friendly! Just check the ingredients—some contain butter, but many are made with vegetable oils. Vegan options include Pepperidge Farm, Pillsbury, Tenderflake, Alfa, and Schär (which is also gluten-free). Formulations can vary by location, so it’s always a good idea to double-check.

I hope this helps!

By: Noelle

Noelle — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:19:15 +0000

Has anyone tried phyllo dough instead of puff pastry?

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:34:47 +0000

In reply to Rosie. Happy to help! So thrilled you love the taste! Love that you're making both my favorites! Happy Thanksgiving :)

By: Rosie

Rosie — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:45:26 +0000

In reply to Rosie.

yay! thank you for replying so quickly! totally didn't anticipate that! so I made it for dinner tonight and it's in the oven right now smells wonderful even though it's not as pretty as yours! I tasted the filling several times and it was amazing, so I really don't care if it's not pretty, I already know it's delish. this was a trial run for Thanksgiving next week, and I already know it's on the menu, along with your Vegan Turkey Roast and a few of your pies.

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 20:13:51 +0000

In reply to Rosie. Hi Rosie, yes you can! Just note that red lentils take only about 10 minutes to cook, and can get mushy quite easily, so if you are using them just be sure to keep a close eye on them so they do not get too mushy. Enjoy!

By: Rosie

Rosie — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:18:33 +0000

In reply to louise. hi, any chance I can substitute red lentils for the green or brown? I have an entire container of red on hand that I bought but never used. thanks in advance. this looks so beautiful.

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:47:08 +0000

In reply to louise. That's so wonderful! So happy you enjoyed the recipe so much louise! Thank you for your kind words :)

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:46:26 +0000

In reply to Susan Lombardo. Thank you!!

By: louise

louise — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:58:28 +0000

WOW! I was, at first, apprehensive about trying this loaf but it turned out great! It looks amazing and guests were indeed impressed. It is not as difficult as I had made it out to be. The second time I made it, I froze half of the lentil mixture and made it again at a later date. Again, to impressed company. Great recipe, tasty and a beautiful centrepiece.

By: Susan Lombardo

Susan Lombardo — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:25:07 +0000

What a Beauty!

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:48:33 +0000

In reply to Nancy Stein. Amazing! So happy to hear you love it Nancy!

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:48:16 +0000

In reply to Courtney Moses. Aww that's wonderful!!! Thank you for the lovely review Courtney :)

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:47:32 +0000

In reply to Sara. Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed it :)

By: Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:47:11 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. I'm so happy it is favorite! Thank you for your kind words Stephanie :)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 01:54:28 +0000

This is a fabulous holiday dish, although I make it at other times of the year, too. It looks so beautiful, all the meat-eaters are envious, and it tastes so good that I am tempted to overeat. It really isn't that hard to make, and I really like that it makes two loaves, so we get several meals from one recipe. Brava!

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:27:17 +0000

Made this as a side for my non vegan family at thanksgiving and it was a big hit! My three-year-old nephew, in particular, loved the leftovers of this.

By: Courtney Moses

Courtney Moses — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:56:14 +0000

A true holiday hit. I made this for my parents who don’t know the first thing about veganism and they were blown away. I was a little intimidated because I’d never used puff pastry before but it ended up being easy! Looked pretty and tasted even better than it looked.

By: Nancy Stein

Nancy Stein — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:53:46 +0000

I make this often for holidays. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years etc. Sooooo Good!

By: J.C.

J.C. — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:19:04 +0000

Very easy to follow the recipe and get a pretty holiday loaf! Should have read it more closely, I didn’t realize it was enough filling for 2 loaves and I only needed 1. I will turn the leftovers into patties. Was a little dry/crumbly, so needed a mushroom gravy or cranberry sauce. Also could add more salt, but that’s to personal taste.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:39:25 +0000

Just made this loaf tonight and loved the base recipe!! I found the filling slightly bland so added significantly more garlic and herbs than it calls for. Once I adapted the flavor to my taste, I absolutely loved it and found the photos easy to follow for folding the pastry.

By: Meredith

Meredith — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:53:24 +0000

In reply to Cami. Hiya! I’m looking for a vegan puff pastry but coming up empty handed- would Fillo Dough work?

By: Cami

Cami — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:10:16 +0000

I make this almost every Thanksgiving. I like it but the lentil loaf is always super dry.

By: Jess @ IDTLC Support

Jess @ IDTLC Support — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:08:47 +0000

In reply to Audrey R Galea. Yes, they can be omitted.