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Vegan Mushroom Pâté
Lisa

Vegan Mushroom Pâté

This medium textured delicious Vegan Mushroom Pâté is the perfect appetizer for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, vegan
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cashew mixture
  • 1 Cup Cashews I used roasted unsalted cashews, but a raw cashew will work just as well.
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 2 Tbsp Oil I used avocado oil.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
Sauteed Vegetables
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Leeks Or shallot.
  • 1 Clove
  • 1 Tbsp Oil Avocado.
  • 1 Tbsp Liquid Aminos
  • 1 8 oz. Tub Fresh Mushrooms I like to use portabella in this recipe. I do not recommend using any canned or dried mushroom for this recipe.

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor

Method
 

  1. To soften the cashews (roasted or raw), soak in a small bowl with warm water for about 1 hour, set aside.
  2. Clean and slice the onion (leek), fresh mushrooms and chop the garlic cloves.
  3. In a large skillet, add the oil, onion, garlic, liquid aminos and mushrooms and cook on a medium high heat until tender.
  4. Once the vegetables are done to desired tenderness, set aside to cool.
  5. Drain and rinse the cashews, add to a food processor with water and oil.
  6. Blend the cashews to a creamy texture.
  7. Pour the blended cashews into a medium sized sauce pan, cook at a medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes, making sure to stir continuously.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste at this time.
  9. Remove from heat and let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. Once everything is cool to the touch, add the mushrooms and cashew sauce to a food processor, blend until the texture is a rough puree.
  11. Check the seasoning, now is the time to add more seasoning so that you can easily blend in the food processor.
  12. Spoon into a serving dish or a storage container for later.
  13. Serve as an appetizer for your next gathering with a sliced baguette, toast, chips or crackers.

Notes

How to enjoy this pâté?
I find the best way to enjoy this pâté is cold.
My favorite way to enjoy this pâté is on a toasted baguette.
It can also be spread onto a fresh bread.
Serve it along side your favorite tortilla chip.
Spread the pâté on a cracker of choice.