Vegan “Liver” Pate

This delicious pate is a mix of brown lentils, toasted walnuts, buttery onions, spices, and creamy vegan butter. This recipe is rich, earthy, and flavorful. Packed with nutrition, vegan protein, and fiber, it’s not only a delicious snack but also a healthy, flavorful treat. Enjoy this fragrant, slightly chunky pate as an appetizer on your favorite crackers, or spread it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread!

Vegan “Liver” Pate

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: brown lentils, healthy snack, lentils

Servings: 4 cups

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Elena Merklin

Cost: $3

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) dry brown lentils
• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• ⅓ tsp fine black pepper
• ½ cup (60g) roasted walnuts, chopped, unsalted
• 3 Tbsp vegan butter
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• ¼ tsp cumin seasoning
• 3 Tbsp water
• 1 stick (100 g) vegan butter, cubed, room temperature

Instructions

• In a small pot, add lentils and ½ cup water. Bring to boil, and reduce heat to a medium-low.
• Add bay leaf, salt, pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of water and continue to simmer for 15 more minutes. Stir every 5 minutes.
• Once lentils are done, they should be soft and water fully absorbed. You can simmer them for 3-5 more minutes if lentils are hard; be careful not to overcook them. Once they are done, transfer them into a deep bowl and set aside. Remove the bay leaf.
• Place the walnuts into the mortar. Evenly crush them into smaller pieces. Alternatively, you can chop walnuts with a knife.  
• Next, prepare the onion mix. Heat medium pan over low heat. Add 3 Tablespoons of butter, chopped onions, and cumin seasoning.
• Cook them slowly for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
• Remove onions from the heat and set aside.
• Transfer lentils to the food processor (or blender), add 3 Tbsp water and onions. Process this mixture,adding a few cubes of butter at a time, until all of the butter has been incorporated and the pate is smooth. Scrape the sides of the food processor down if necessary.
• Fold in crushed walnuts. Taste the pate and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Transfer the pate into an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving. Enjoy with favorite whole grain bread, on toasted bread, or crackers. Keep refrigerated up to 5  days.   

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g

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