Walnut and Mushroom Pate with Seed Crackers
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