The Best Vegan Mushroom Pate
Delicious vegan mushroom pate recipe made with mushrooms, garbanzo beans, and walnuts. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any party or gathering.
Ingredients
- 12 cups chopped mushrooms (1 inch in size)
- ½ chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons mushroom powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 cup ground garbanzo beans
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup oil for frying the mushrooms
- ¼ cup oil for mixing the pate at the end
- 1 cup walnuts
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and onions and sauté until the mushrooms are soft and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the mushroom powder, cocoa, and paprika to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the ground garbanzo beans and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the garbanzo beans are heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and pulse until it forms a smooth paste.
- Add the 1/4 cup of oil to the food processor or blender and pulse again until the oil is fully incorporated.
- Add the walnuts to the food processor or blender and pulse until they are fully incorporated into the pate.
- Transfer the pate to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the pate with crackers or bread, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbs | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg