The BEST Mushroom Pâté
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The BEST Mushroom Pâté
Description
This mushroom pâté recipe begins by toasting walnuts in the oven until fragrant, enhancing their nutty flavor. Meanwhile, onions and sliced baby bella mushrooms are sautéed in olive oil with garlic and a subtle seasoning of Chinese five-spice or cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. The combination delivers a balanced aroma and savory taste.
The cooked mushroom mixture and toasted walnuts are processed in a food processor until achieving a smooth consistency ideal for spreading. The pâté can be served warm or at room temperature, making it a versatile addition to bread, crackers, or vegetable trays.
For varied flavor, a mix of Cremini and other mushrooms can be used. The texture can be adjusted to preference, from entirely smooth to a coarser, rustic style. Properly wiping mushrooms instead of washing prevents excess moisture that can dilute texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 small yellow onion minced
- ½ pound baby bella mushroom washed, dried, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder or cinnamon
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F/165 degrees C. When the oven is hot, put the walnuts in a pan, put them in the oven, and toast until fragrant, shaking occasionally, around 7 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl to cool.
- Meanwhile, put the oil and the onion in a skillet and turn the heat to medium-high. Sprinkle with a little salt. When the onion starts to sizzle, add the mushrooms and Five-Spice powder (or cinnamon), season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and browned, around 8 minutes.
- Transfer the mushroom mixture to a food processor, add the walnuts, and process until you have a smooth pate. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Clean mushrooms by wiping rather than washing to avoid excess moisture.
- Use a mix of Cremini and other mushrooms like Shiitake for more complex flavor.
- Taste after blending and adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Blend to preferred texture: smooth or slightly rustic for more bite.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29g | 171% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1384mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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