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The BEST Mushroom Pâté
5 from 63 votes

The BEST Mushroom Pâté

The BEST Mushroom Pâté blends toasted walnuts with sautéed baby bella mushrooms, garlic, and onion, seasoned with five-spice powder and pepper, into a smooth or slightly textured spread. It offers an earthy, savory flavor suitable for serving warm or at room temperature as a unique appetizer or snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 586 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586

% 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.