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Walnut and Mushroom Pate with Seed Crackers

Catherine BarclayCatherine 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.
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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
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