Almond Mushroom Pate

Submitted by Dancer

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 1/2 cs.

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 dash white pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 c)
• 1 1⁄2 cups sliced mushrooms (, 4 oz)
• 1 cup blanched whole almonds (6 oz)
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese

directions

1. In a large skillet, melt margarine.
2. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms.
3. Saute until tender but not browned.
4. Add tarragon, stir until it is softened.
5. Pour mixture into a bowl of food processor.
6. Add remaining ingredients.
7. Process until mixture is smooth.
8. Add cheese if you prefer a more spreadable consistency.
9. Spoon into a serving bowl.
10. Top with garnish of your choice.
11. GARNISH: slivered or finely chopped almonds, fresh parsley sprigs, pimiento strips, or sweet red pepper strips, optional.
12. People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one.
13. Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish.
14. Serve with water crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers.
15. May be frozen.

Reviews

[Barbara McKinney]

Soooo good. The first time I made it my husband and I ate the whole thing. It was our meal for the evening. Everywhere I take it, it is a hit. I love it warm with crackers. Brings out the flavors.

 

[Jenny Sanders]

This is lovely! I used butter, and savory instead of tarragon with just a hint of sage. I did put in the cheese as I have some chevre to use up, but it wasn't really noticeable, except perhaps in the texture, which was smooth and spreadable. Really delicious - we like this a lot.