Mushroom and Nut Butter Pate

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Mushroom and Nut Butter Pate for a Healthy Appetizer
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

45 ml vegetable oil
1 medium onion , chopped
1/2 celery rib , chopped
350 g mushrooms , assorted speciality mushrooms such as shiitake , oyster , horse , blewits , sliced
150 g red lentils
500 ml vegetable stock or 500 ml water
1 sprig thyme
50 g nut butter ( such as almond or cashew nut butter )
3 garlic cloves , crushed
25 g bread , crusts removed
75 ml milk
15 ml lemon juice
4 egg yolks
celery salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
250
Sugar
3g
Fat
17g
Mushroom and Nut Butter Pate is a delicious and nutritious appetizer that's perfect for entertaining or snacking. The dish is a hearty blend of assorted mushrooms, lentils, nut butter, and flavorful seasonings. It’s creamy, savory, and easy to spread onto crackers or bread. You can serve this earthy pate chilled or at room temperature with your favorite vegetables or crackers. This recipe is a great way to introduce your loved ones to different and unique appetizers that are healthy and flavorful.

Instructions

1.In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and add the onion and celery. Cook until softened for about 5 minutes.
2.Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until they have released their liquid and become tender for about 15 minutes.
3.Add the lentils, vegetable stock or water, and thyme to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed for about 30 minutes.
4.Remove the thyme from the pan and transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the nut butter, garlic, bread, milk, lemon juice, egg yolks, and seasoning. Process until smooth.
5.Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan and cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C until just set, for about 40 minutes.

PROS

This hearty appetizer is vegetarian, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber.

It also has a rich and savory flavor perfect for impressing guests.

CONS

The pate may be high in sodium depending on the type of vegetable stock used.

The recipe calls for several specialty mushrooms that may be difficult or expensive to find.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pate is a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential minerals.
The lentils in the recipe have been linked to promoting heart health and aiding in weight management.
The mushrooms in the pate are high in antioxidants and may help to boost immunity.

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