Savoury Veggie Pate
Elevate your appetizer game with this rich and flavorful Savoury Veggie Pâté—a healthy plant-based spread that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This recipe combines roasted carrots, zucchini, celery, and onion with toasted walnuts and sunflower seeds for a creamy, nutty base, enhanced by the umami notes of soy sauce and nutritional yeast. Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, along with a touch of smoked paprika and lemon juice, create layers of vibrant flavor that are perfect for entertaining or everyday snacking. Ready in under an hour, this vegan and gluten-free pâté pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh bread, or crunchy veggie sticks, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium, peeled and chopped Carrot
- 1 medium, chopped Zucchini
- 2 chopped Celery stalks
- 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup, toasted Walnuts
- 0.5 cup, toasted Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon, chopped Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the chopped carrots, zucchini, celery, and onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
While the vegetables are roasting, toast the walnuts and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Once the vegetables are roasted, allow them to cool for 5–10 minutes.
In a food processor, add the roasted vegetables, toasted walnuts and sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, fresh thyme, parsley, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
Add the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and water. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if required.
Taste the pâté and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Transfer the pâté to a serving dish or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, fresh bread, or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 144.4 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 83.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5504 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.2 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3821 mg | 81% | |
*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.
