Almond Mushroom Pate

People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one. Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen.

15 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

53 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	tablespoons	margarine
1/4	cup	onion	chopped
1	clove	garlic	minced
1 1/2	cups	mushrooms	sliced about 4 ounces
1/2	teaspoon	tarragon
1	cup	almonds	blanched whole about 6 ounces
1	tablespoon	lemon juice
2	teaspoons	soy sauce
1	dash	white pepper
2	tablespoons	cream cheese	optional *

Directions

* or kefir cheese, or Neufchatel cheese GARNISH: slivered or finely chopped almonds, fresh parsley sprigs, pimiento strips, or sweet red pepper strips, optional In a large skillet, melt margarine. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms.

Saute until tender but not browned. Add tarragon, stir until it is softened.

Pour mixture into a bowl of food processor. Add remaining ingredients.

Process until mixture is smooth. Add cheese if you prefer a more spreadable consistency. Spoon into a serving bowl. Top with garnish of your choice.

Makes 1 1/2 cups.

VARIATIONS:

~ Substitute other vegetables for the mushrooms (maybe broccoli.)

~ Substitute 1/2 t fennel for the tarragon and 1 c whole pecans for the almonds ~ vary the flavor by using other seasonings such as basil, oregano, dillweed, curry powder, or nutmeg.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 37g

Amount per Serving

Calories 53 85% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 161mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	4%
Calcium	1%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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