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Vegetarian Nut Pate

By Tenaj DaCosta, August 23, 2011 - 2:01pm
Category:  

Yield:

± 2 1/2 cups

Summary

Yield
Source Patti Mitkus
Prep Time30 minutes
Measure, Mix, MakeVeggie Fare

Description

A creamy, full-bodied spread that's a satisfying substitute for liver pate. It does not, however, have a mock meat flavour.

Ingredients

  • 2 T corn or safflower oil
  • 1⁄2 c onion (chopped)
  • 2 clv garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 T tomato paste
  • 1 c cashews (ground)
  • 1 c ricotta cheese
  • 2 T parsley, fresh (finely chopped)
  • 1 T mustard, dry
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1⁄4 t hot sauce

Instructions

Supplies: 
measuring spoons
sharp knife
saucepan
measuring cup
spoon
blender / hand blender
container with tight lid
Method: 

Measure cashews into blender. Pulse blender to grind cashews.

Heat oil in saucepan. Cook onions and garlic until transparent. Stir in tomato paste.

Combine remaining ingredients in blender and process to blend.

Add tomato mixture and process until smooth.

Transfer pate to a container with a tight lid. Refridgerate 2 hours.

Serve with crackers, bread, party-size pitas or leftover crisps.