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Vegan Pate
Vegetarian pate is a hearty recipe that can be used as a dip or spread. Sweet peas are a good source of protein and Vitamin A, while the walnuts are jammed with omega-3 essential fatty acids.
Ingredients
- onion, medium; chopped1
- walnuts3/4 cup
- sweet peas1 can
- salt, 1 pinch1/8 tsp
- black pepper, 1 pinch1/8 tsp
- ground cumin, 1 pinch1/8 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Sauté onion with walnuts in a pot for about 5 minutes.
In a different bowl, combine sweet peas, salt, black pepper and cumin. Mix the ingredients well.
Add the sweet pea mixture to the onion and walnuts, and continue sautéing for about 3 more minutes.
Turn off the heat and let cool. Purée with a hand-held blender or in food processor until you achieve a creamy, though slightly nutty texture similar to that of pate or dip.
Serve with crackers, bread, baby carrots and other snack type vegetables.
Region evidence: no stated origin (basic dish)
