ELLEN LEVINE'S VEGETARIAN "CHOPPED LIVER" A LA DRAGON

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Ellen Levine's Vegetarian

Provided by Crescent Dragonwagon

Categories     Food Processor     Mushroom     Nut     Vegetarian     Tree Nut     Walnut     Green Bean     Legume     Lentil     Chill     Advance Prep Required

Yield Makes about 3 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 15

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup olive oil, walnut oil, or a mild vegetable oil such as corn, canola, or peanut
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
1/4 pound mushrooms, tough ends trimmed and discarded, chopped (about 1 slightly heaping cup)
1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, cooked to tenderness, cooking water reserved
1 1/2 cups lentils, cooked to tenderness
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional; Ellen doesn't use it, I do more often than not)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons minced onion (optional)
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish
Paprika, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Spray a large skillet with oil and place it over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, and when the oil thins, add the onions and cook slowly, stirring often. You want them caramelized and golden, so allow 8 to 10 minutes. Lower the heat, add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant, another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to a food processor.
  • 2. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they are just limp, about 4 minutes. Transfer them, too, to the processor, along with the green beans, lentils, hard-boiled eggs, toasted walnuts, tomato paste, if using, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3. Buzz the heck out of the mixture, pausing to scrape down the sides of the processor. Taste the mixture and season it again, if needed. If you like, stir in the minced onion.
  • 4. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, cover it tightly, and let it rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. About an hour before serving, remove the spread from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. Garnish with minced parsley and paprika, and serve.

Prashant Thakur
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This dish is a great party appetizer. I always get compliments on it.


Austin Berry
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to make this again.


pyro pookie
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This dish is a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic and onion powder to give it more flavor.


Ramey Coy
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I'm allergic to walnuts. What can I use instead?


Lewis Muganga
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


cyrus spivey
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I served this dish with a side of rye bread and it was perfect. The bread helped to soak up all the delicious flavors.


Sonish Mahato
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This dish is a great source of protein and fiber. It's a healthy and filling meal.


Michelle Honeycutt
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I love the addition of the walnuts in this recipe. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Musa Bacha
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This recipe is really easy to follow. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Ali Liaqat
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal.


Malik Ehsan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery to mine and it turned out great!


Ali Aahmmed
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I made this recipe for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of chopped liver without the meat.


Monique Mcnish
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This vegetarian chopped liver is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional dish. It's easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or main course.