Best 8 Mock Chopped Liver Recipes

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Have you ever craved the savory, rich flavor of chopped liver, but worried about the ethical and health implications of consuming animal liver? Look no further! Our collection of mock chopped liver recipes offers a delightful plant-based alternative that captures the essence of this classic dish without compromising on taste or texture.

These vegan and vegetarian recipes utilize a variety of ingredients to create a convincing imitation of chopped liver. From mushrooms and walnuts to tofu and lentils, each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved spread. Whether you're following a plant-based diet, have dietary restrictions, or simply seeking a healthier alternative, these mock chopped liver recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

From the classic mushroom-based version to innovative takes featuring sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers, our collection caters to diverse culinary preferences. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering spread that's perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip for vegetables.

So, embark on a culinary adventure and discover the delicious possibilities of mock chopped liver. With our carefully curated recipes, you'll be amazed at how easy and flavorful it is to enjoy this traditional dish without sacrificing your values or health.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MOCK CHOPPED LIVER



Mock Chopped Liver image

Mock chopped liver in this recipe is made out of lentils. This dish tastes just like the real thing without the cholesterol of real liver! Serve mounded on a platter with crackers.

Provided by MDHEARST

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Pate Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup lentils
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup walnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place water, lentils, and bouillon cubes in a pot. Cover pot and cook about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
  • Heat oil in skillet, saute onion until it becomes translucent.
  • In an electric food processor, grind lentils, onions and walnuts until your desired consistency for the pate is reached. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 581.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

MOCK CHOPPED " LIVER " ( LENTILS )



Mock Chopped

This recipe was given to me by my mother. The kids enjoy it, and it is perfect for serving on crusty bread.The cook time is including the chill time.

Provided by annie chambers

Categories     Spreads

Time 9h10m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried lentils
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
chopped green onion
baby leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and lentils to a boil in large pan.
  • Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Stir occasionally for 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain if necessary.
  • Saute chopped onions in hot vegetable oil over heat for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Process 1/3 of lentils, 1/3 of onions and 1/3 of walnuts in food processor in 3 batches until mixed smooth.
  • Stir mix with salt and pepper.
  • Line a 3 cup mold with plastic wrap.
  • Put mixture in mold.
  • Chill for 8 hours, unmold onto baby leaf lettuce.
  • Garnish with green onions and serve on crackers and celery sticks.

MOCK CHOPPED " LIVER " ( GREEN PEAS )



Mock Chopped

Make and share this Mock Chopped " Liver " ( Green Peas ) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by arira

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup oil
1 (400 g) can garden peas (no mint added)
3 hard-boiled eggs
2/3 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • fry onion in oil till dark brown, making sure not to burn them or you get a bitter taste.
  • Transfer onions and oil to a food processor.
  • Add all other ingredients and process till smooth.

MOCK CHOPPED " LIVER " ( MUSHROOMS & LENTILS )



Mock Chopped

This is a recipe I created for the holidays. After tasting many of the "faux" chopped livers out there I decided to create something with a more meaty taste, look and texture. ENJOY!

Provided by Kevin Simon

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) box baby portabella mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) box sliced white mushrooms
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
2 large onions
6 hard-boiled eggs
3/4 cup cooked lentils (drained)
1/3 cup walnuts
2 -3 tablespoons dry onion flakes
2 -3 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop both onions but 1/4 leave raw and sauté in oiled frypan till blackened; set aside.
  • Coarsely chop the hard boiled eggs and set aside with the browned onion (save a spoon or two of grated egg as a garnish).
  • Brown all the mushrooms in a lightly oiled frypan till completely dry and brown, then salt lightly and place in food processor.
  • Add 1/4 raw onion and all the remaining ingredients except for the dehydrated onion, browned onion and egg. Blend till smooth.
  • Remove from processor and fold in the browned onion, dehydrated onion and chopped egg. Chill overnight and serve.
  • Timesaver Tip: Boil the eggs in the pot with the lentils.

MOCK CHOPPED LIVER- WALNUTS AND PAREVE



Mock Chopped Liver- Walnuts and Pareve image

This is my grandma She She's mock chopped liver. It's incredibly simple and very tasty. My whole family enjoys it. I like this version a lot more than the mock chopped liver made with garbanzo beans and/or green beans (even though that version is healthier). Makes a terrific appetizer.

Provided by Stacey E.

Categories     Kosher

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 hard-boiled eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup ground walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Sautee chopped onion in olive oil on low heat until onion is clear in color. Let cool.
  • Add eggs, nuts, and onion to cuisine art and puree.
  • Sprinkle paprika over top.
  • Serve with crackers, carrots, celery, or chips.
  • Enjoy!

MUSHROOM MOCK CHOPPED LIVER



Mushroom Mock Chopped Liver image

Adapted from Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking. The onions and mushrooms can be cooked separately at different times, but they taste better if done this way.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 -3 medium onions, chopped (2-3 cups)
1 lb white button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup walnuts
3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and toss to coat with oil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook 10 minutes, tossing once after 5-6 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir.
  • Cook, stirring and scraping occasionally, for 20-30 minutes, depending on how brown you want them.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Add the remaining oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add mushrooms, tossing constantly.
  • Cook until mushrooms become shrunken and browned.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Place onions, mushrooms, and all remaining ingredients in a food processor.
  • Pulse to chop coarsely.
  • Scrape mixture from the rim down and then from the bottom up.
  • Pulse again until mixture is fine but not pasty, and has a spreadable consistency.
  • Keeps up to 1 week in refrigerator if tightly covered.

MOCK (VEGETARIAN) CHOPPED LIVER



Mock (Vegetarian) Chopped Liver image

Adapted from Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking. Canned green beans may be substituted for fresh. If using fresh beans, be sure they are cooked all the way through and are tender, not tender-crisp or al dente. Cook time is chilling time.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h40m

Yield 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 quarts water
7 teaspoons salt, divided
2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
4 medium onions, chopped (about 4 cups)
2 -3 tablespoons oil
1 cup walnuts
5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil over high heat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons salt and all the beans.
  • Return to a boil and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions and toss to coat with oil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook 10 minutes, tossing once after 5-6 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir.
  • Cook, stirring and scraping occasionally, for 20-30 minutes, depending on how brown you want them.
  • Place half the onions, half the walnuts, half the beans, and half the eggs in a food processor.
  • Pulse until mixture is fine but not pasty, scraping bowl as needed.
  • Repeat with remaining onions, walnuts, beans and eggs.
  • Place both batches in a bowl and add the pepper and remaining salt.
  • Tightly cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

MOCK CHOPPED LIVER



MOCK CHOPPED LIVER image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Appetizer     Vegetarian

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion, diced
1 can peas
1 cup pecans or walnuts, or combination
2 hard boiled egg whites
Mayonnaise, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste.

Steps:

  • Saute onions in oil until browned. Add onions to food processor with peas and pecans. Process until smooth with some texture. Remove from processor into small bowl. Add chopped egg white. Stir. If creamier consistency is desired, add mayonnaise to taste. Add salt and pepper. Serve with crackers.

Tips:

  • To achieve the best texture for your mock chopped liver, make sure to use a food processor to finely chop the ingredients. This will create a smooth and creamy consistency.
  • For a more intense flavor, use a variety of mushrooms in your recipe. Different types of mushrooms will impart different flavors and aromas to the dish.
  • If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or pecans. However, walnuts are the traditional ingredient and provide the best flavor.
  • Be sure to season the mock chopped liver to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices until you reach the desired flavor profile.
  • Serve the mock chopped liver immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for later. It can be served as a spread on crackers or bread, or as a dip for vegetables.

Conclusion:

Mock chopped liver is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by vegans and meat-eaters alike. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it is also a healthy and affordable alternative to traditional chopped liver. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this delicious dish at home. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying snack or appetizer, give mock chopped liver a try!

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