Mushroom Pate
Indulge in the earthy elegance of this Mushroom Pâté, a plant-based appetizer that’s as sophisticated as it is simple to make. Featuring tender button mushrooms sautéed with fragrant shallots, garlic, and thyme, this recipe is elevated by a splash of dry white wine for depth and creamy toasted walnuts for a velvety texture. A hint of nutritional yeast adds a subtle, cheesy richness, while the fresh parsley garnish brings a burst of freshness to each bite. Perfectly versatile, this rich and savory pâté is ideal for serving with crackers, crusty baguette slices, or crisp vegetable sticks. Ready in just over 30 minutes (including prep and cook time) and easily chilled ahead of time, this elegant spread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for dinner parties or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 small (finely chopped) Shallots
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 400 grams (roughly chopped) Button mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon (leaves only) Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 60 milliliters Dry white wine
- 50 grams Toasted walnuts
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped mushrooms, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid.
Pour in the dry white wine and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
Transfer the sautéed mushroom mixture to a food processor along with the toasted walnuts and nutritional yeast.
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Spoon the mushroom pâté into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2410 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1928 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
