This delicious recipe for filled savoury vegetarian Yorkshire puddings is the perfect centrepiece for a veggie roast. The Yorkshire puddings are filled with pease pudding, roasted cauliflower and caramelised onions.
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Stuffed Yorkshire puddings are a great way to make a veggie roast more exciting. They also look really impressive, so if you have guests coming over they're a great dish to pull out of the bag.
Serve them as a starter, or they're delicious with all the trimmings as part of a vegetarian Sunday roast.
Make sure you leave yourself enough time to make all the elements of this dish. The chilling of the Yorkshire pudding batter is an important part of the process that shouldn't be skipped.
What to make for your vegetarian roast dinner
The question of how to make a decent vegetarian roast dinner is always a challenge. Popular choices include:
- nut roast
- veggie sausages
- pie
- or nothing at all - believing that the potatoes, veg and trimmings are enough as they are.
This was the first time that I've added fillings to a Yorkshire pudding but I'm pretty sure it won't be the last as this turned out to be one of the most delicious roast dinners we've ever had.
Are Yorkshire puddings suitable for vegetarians?
If you make your Yorkshire puddings at home and cook them in oil then yes, they will be suitable for vegetarians. However, Yorkshires are often cooked in beef dripping so if eating out in a pub or restaurant it's always worth checking.
My vegetarian kids are always so disappointed not to get a Yorkshire pudding if we go out for Sunday lunch.
Yorkshire puddings are usually made with eggs and milk so are not vegan.
What is pease pudding?
What is pease pudding?Pease pudding, sometimes known as pease porridge, is a traditional British dish. Split peas, water and spices are the main ingredients. The spices included vary.
It's usually served as a side dish, traditionally alongside ham. My version is vegetarian and it's a great protein-filled addition to these stuffed Yorkshire puddings.
Do you need to soak the split peas?
Some recipes ask for split peas to be soaked, others don't. I consulted my trusty World Vegetarian cookbook by Madhur Jaffrey* to see what she had to say on the subject.
This cookbook is perhaps a little old-fashioned in that it doesn't have any photographs in it. However, I find it an invaluable guide to vegetarian dishes from around the world.
Madhur Jaffrey has also included a lot of useful information for vegetarians. In particular I find the soaking and cooking times for various pulses very useful.
So trusting to her advice I don't soak my split peas. The cooking time can vary but around 40-50 minutes is usually enough.
Can you make this dish vegan?
The pease pudding, the cauliflower and the caramelised onions are suitable for vegans.
If you are looking for a vegan Yorkshire pudding recipe you might like to try this one from BBC Good Food.
What to serve with your stuffed Yorkshire puddings
These filled vegetarian Yorkshires are great as part of a veggie roast dinner. They go well with so many things but you might like:
- cranberry sauce
- sautéed greens
- steamed veg
- roast potatoes
- parsnips
- mash
- gravy
- a centrepiece such as a pie, nut roast or veggie sausages.
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Stuffed vegetarian Yorkshire puddings
Ingredients
For the Yorkshire puddings
- 110 g plain flour
- a pinch of salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 290 ml milk
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
For the pease pudding
- 110 g yellow split peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
- A small handful flat leaf parsley finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
For the cauliflower
- 1 small cauliflower broken into small florets
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon nigella black onion seeds
For the caramelised onions
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
To make the pease pudding
- Place the split peas in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil then simmer until soft. The time this takes can vary and could be from 40-60 minutes. Add more water if necessary. When cooked drain.
- Heat the oil in a small frying pan. Add the onion and caraway seeds and cook over a medium heat until soft. Stir into the cooked split peas with the parsley and mash together. You're aiming for a slightly soupy consistency so add a bit of water if necessary.
To make the Yorkshire puddings
- Sift the flour and salt together into a bowl. Make a dip in the centre and pour in the eggs.
- Using a wooden spoon beat them, gradually drawing the flour into the mix.
- Beating all the time slowly add the milk until the batter is smooth. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/200°C/gas mark 6.
- Pour the oil into a 12 hole non-stick muffin tin. Heat in the oven until very hot.
- Pour a little batter into each hole and bake for around 25 minutes until well risen and golden brown. Resist the temptation to open the oven door!
To make the cauliflower
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/200°C/gas mark 6.
- Place all the ingredients into an ovenproof dish and mix well. Roast for around 30 minutes, stirring halfway, until the cauliflower is golden and soft.
To make the caramelised onions
- Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the onions and the balsamic vinegar and cook over a low heat until the onions are soft and sweet.
To serve
- When everything is ready serve two or three Yorkshire puddings per person. Place a spoonful of pease pudding inside, then a couple of small cauliflower florets and top with caramelised onions. Serve with roast potatoes, vegetables and lots of gravy.
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Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
It is almost impossible to have identical Yorkshire puddings so it was a huge ask for GBBO. Yours sound lovely and look amazing! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Kirsty X
Eb Gargano
Wow, Mandy, these look and sound fantastic!! I would definitely award you star baker for these 🙂 Pinning!! Eb x
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Eb! The Yorkshires were a long way off of being identical so I don't think Paul and Mary would agree!
Lucy - BakingQueen74
They sound so tasty Mandy, I love roasted cauliflower, yum
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Lucy - we love roasted cauliflower too - definitely the best way to cook it!
jacqui Bellefontaine
I do like the sound of you filling and shall defonately pin this recipe for later
Mandy Mazliah
Would love to hear your thoughts if you make it Jacqui x
jenny paulin
i have never eaten pease pudding - it sounds ok from the ingredients you have listed. i also like the sound of the caramelised onions and roasted cauliflower. yes these sound and look very tasty and as you say would be great for a veggie dinner maybe even a christmas one x
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Jenny - we'd never had pease pudding before either - it was so simple and cheap to make so I'll definitely be having it again x
Anca
Caramelized onions are a great idea. I've made my veggie Yorkshire puddings with mushrooms and soft cheese. Now I wish I made them with onions, I will have to bake them again.
Mandy Mazliah
Yours sound lovely too but I think caramelised onions improve most things don't they?!