Mushroom Almond Pâté

A vegetarian pâté with a bit of crunch.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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.