Mushroom Almond Pâté

Submitted by Is This Really Nece

"A vegetarian pâté with a bit of crunch."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 small onion
• 1 lb mixed mushrooms (button or porcini)
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon white wine (can be replaced with sherry)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup parsley, finely chopped

directions

1. Toast the almonds.
2. Coarsely chop garlic, onion and mushrooms in a food processor. Sauté in butter over medium-high heat with thyme, salt and pepper to taste, and wine; simmer until liquid has evaporated.
3. Grind 3/4 cup of almonds finely; add oil and process until creamy. Add mushroom mixture and process until smooth. Mix remaining almonds slivers through the mixture; put into a mould and chill.
4. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

Excellent, elegant vegetarian pate! I used clarified butter for sauteeing and the sherry option, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly.It turned out delicious. Thanks for posting, I'll definitely make this again!