Walnut and Mushroom Pate with Seed Crackers
 Catherine Barclay
Catherine Barclay
A rich and creamy plant-based pâté made with earthy mushrooms, nutty walnuts, and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a flavorful and wholesome spread for homemade crackers or fresh veggies.
Pate
- 1 cup raw almonds crushed
- 2 cups button mushroom diced
- 1 brown onion  diced
- 2 large  garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- ½ cup walnuts crsuhed
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Seed Crackers
- ¼ cup Rolled oats
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup flaxseed
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ cup water
Pate
- Blend almonds in high-speed blender until it is a powder, put aside. 
- In a frying pan with a small amount of water saute the mushroom, onion and garlic. 
- Cook until all is softened then, toss in the herbs, pepper and miso.  
- Once the liquid has evaporated in the pan, transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender and add all other ingredients. 
- Pulse mix until combined, occasionally scraping from the sides.  
- Serve with crackers. flat bread or veggies. Warm or chilled.  
Seed Crackers
- Preheat oven to 180℃ (350℉) 
- Mix all ingredients to make a dough. 
- Roll half of the dough between 2 sheets of baking paper until very thin (pumpkin seed thin).  Set aside and repeat with the other half 
- Move to a lined over tray and pre-cut lines in the rolled out dough with a sharp knife. 
- Bake for 15-20 minutes 
- Allow to cool, break up and store in an airtight container.  
Keyword Pate, plant-based, vegan, wfpb