Looking for a delectable and nutritious spread to elevate your meals? Discover the art of creating a rich and flavorful mushroom and nut pâté with our comprehensive guide. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of crafting this versatile pâté, perfect for appetizers, sandwiches, and as a dip for your favorite snacks. Explore variations such as the classic mushroom and walnut pâté, the earthy mushroom and almond pâté, and the nutty mushroom and pistachio pâté. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, catering to diverse palates. Let your taste buds dance with the symphony of umami from mushrooms, the creamy richness of nuts, and the aromatic embrace of herbs. Unleash your inner chef and impress your friends and family with this culinary masterpiece.
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MUSHROOM & NUT PATE
Found this recipe years ago, and don't even remember where it came from. I've tweaked this endlessly, adding parmesan cheese, different nuts, combinations of mushrooms, and different seasonings. If you like mushrooms and nuts, you'll like this. The recipe even looks like a pate - very similar color and texture. We especially like it hot, but it's still very good cold (put on a cracker, top with some cheese and roasted red pepper and broil - yum) or at room temperature. Great year-round, and especially at parties.
Provided by Lizzie-Babette
Categories Spreads
Time 40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread nuts in shallow pan and toast in oven until lightly browned (note: if you're using a combination of nuts, toast each kind separately, as some take longer than others).
- Melt butter or margarine in large frying pan/skilled on medium heat.
- Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, thyme, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally,'til onion is soft and most of the juices have evaporated.
- In food processor, whirl nuts to form paste.
- Add oil and whirl until creamy.
- Add mushroom mixture and whirl until smooth.
- Can be served hot, cold, or even at room temperature with fresh bread or your favorite crackers.
MUSHROOM AND NUT PATE
Steps:
- Put seeds and nuts in a medium bowl and cover with water. Soak the nuts for about 6 hours. Drain, rinse, and drain again.
- Reduce vinegar in a small, heavy bottom of saucepan, on medium heat, until syrupy, about 30 minutes.
- In a saute pan, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over high heat. Add in the onions, lower to medium high and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and continue to saute. Once the onions and mushrooms are browned, remove from heat.
- Rehydrate the figs in the Marsala on low heat in a small pan for about 10 minutes. Strain, reserving figs and Marsala and set aside.
- In food processor, add in the nuts, remaining oil, mushrooms, onions, basil, scallions, salt, pepper, and the Marsala drained from the figs. Blend well and adjust seasoning. Make sure the mixture is smooth.
- Spoon mixture onto a chip, place a fig on top and drizzle with balsamic syrup.
EXOTIC MUSHROOM AND WALNUT PATE
I got this recipe from a winery at a tasting. It is so delicious on French bread with some wine. For a chunkier consistency, you can fold in additional chopped walnuts at the end. I couldn't stop eating it at the tasting and neither could any of the other tasters!
Provided by w
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Mushrooms
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
- In a large saute pan, cook shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent. Then add chopped mushrooms, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Process toasted walnuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mixture forms a thick paste. Spoon in the cooked mushroom mixture, and process to desired texture.
- Pack mixture into well-oiled ramekins or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 79.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
MUSHROOM-WALNUT PATE
I'm not sure where this came from -- I just recently unearthed it from a stack of index cards. It's excellent served on crackers or rye toast. It's quick, easy, and vegan!
Provided by bekbek
Categories Spreads
Time 45m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and mushrooms for 2 minutes.
- Add water, cover pan, and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.
- There should be a small amount of water left in the pan at this time.
- Meanwhile, chop walnuts in food processor.
- Add the mushroom mixture to the walnuts in the food processor and process until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.8, Fat 60.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 12.3, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7.7, Protein 17.2
MUSHROOM AND NUT BUTTER PATE
I have not yet tried this recipe but I just love the sound of it from the ingredients: lentils and nut butter and mushrooms! It sounds both nutritious and delicious! For some extra crunch, I'd be inclined to add some finely chopped nuts. I found this recipe on an English website and I am posting it here for the 2005 Zaar World Tour.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Spreads
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4, heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and celery and brown lightly.
- Add the mushrooms and soften for 3-4 minutes; then remove a spoonful of the mushroom pieces and set aside.
- Add the lentils, stock and thyme, bring to the boil uncovered and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils have fallen apart and the liquid has reduced.
- Place the nut butter, garlic, bread and milk in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice and egg yolks and combine; add the lentil mixture, blend, then season well. Lastly stir the reserved mushrooms into the mixture.
- Turn the mixture into a 1.2 litre paté dish, stand in a roasting tin half-filled with boiling water, cover and cook for 50 minutes. Allow to cool before spooning from the dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 50.3, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.2
LENTIL PATE
This hors d'oeuvre was inspired by traditional pate, but gets its richness from French lentils, cremini mushrooms, and hazelnuts. The legumes and nuts are sources of cholesterol-lowering fiber.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring lentils, stock, 1 3/4 cups water, onion, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, adding water as needed (about 1/2 cup at a time) to prevent lentils from drying out, until they are tender, about 30 minutes. Discard onion, thyme, and bay leaf; set lentils aside.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, and cook, stirring often, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until mushrooms have softened completely and shallots are deep-golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add sherry, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Remove from heat.
- Reserve 2 heaping tablespoons of shallot mixture for garnish; refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Process remaining shallot mixture, the lentils, and nuts in a food processor until coarsely combined. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in the egg whites.
- Line a 5-by-10-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing 3 inches to hang over each long side. Spoon lentil mixture into pan, and fold plastic over top. Top with another loaf pan filled with heavy cans. Refrigerate 4 hours (or overnight).
- To serve, unwrap top, and invert onto a platter. Bring to room temperature. Garnish with reserved shallot mixture and thyme sprigs. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 364 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, flavorful mushrooms for the best results. Cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms are all good options.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned. This will bring out their flavor and add a nice crunchy texture to the pâté.
- Use a food processor or high-powered blender to grind the mushrooms, nuts, and other ingredients until smooth. This will ensure a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Season the pâté to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or white wine for a bit of brightness.
- Serve the pâté immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Mushroom and nut pâté is a delicious, versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Spread it on crackers or bread, use it as a dip for vegetables, or even stuff it into mushrooms or phyllo dough cups. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and healthy ingredients, this pâté is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this mushroom and nut pâté a try!
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