This Mushroom and Chestnut Filo Swirl is a delightful vegan recipe perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with something unique and delicious. Combining the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the nutty richness of chestnuts, all wrapped in crispy filo pastry, this dish is a real showstopper.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 250g chestnut mushrooms, chopped
- 200g cooked chestnuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 270g filo pastry (about 10 sheets)
- Olive oil for brushing
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add garlic, mushrooms, and chestnuts to the pan. Cook until mushrooms are golden.
- Stir in soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Lay out a sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush with olive oil.
- Place another sheet on top and repeat until you have a stack of five sheets.
- Spread half of the mushroom mixture along one edge of the pastry stack.
- Roll up tightly into a log and shape into a swirl on a baking tray.
- Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
- Brush swirls with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Don’t hesitate to try this delicious Mushroom and Chestnut Filo Swirl! It’s perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your dinner table while keeping things vegan-friendly. The combination of crispy pastry and savory filling is sure to win over both vegans and non-vegans alike.