Vegetarian Rillettes de Porc
Transform the classic French Rillettes de Porc into a vegetarian masterpiece with this hearty and flavorful recipe for Vegetarian Rillettes de Porc. Featuring a rich blend of cremini mushrooms, tender brown lentils, and fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary, this dish brings the essence of traditional rillettes to life without the need for pork. Slowly simmered in savory vegetable stock and finished with butter for a silky texture, this vegetarian spread delivers all the indulgence of its meaty counterpart. Perfectly versatile, it can be served chilled or at room temperature with crusty bread or crackers, making it an excellent appetizer or snack option. Quick to prepare and packed with plant-based protein, this recipe offers a creative, satisfying twist on a classic French delicacy—a must-try for any vegetarian or rillettes enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Cremini mushrooms
- 200 grams Brown lentils
- 500 ml Vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 50 grams Butter
Instructions
Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.
Clean and chop the cremini mushrooms roughly.
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the chopped mushrooms, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid and begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
Introduce the rinsed lentils into the pan, stirring to mix well with the mushroom and onion mixture.
Pour in the vegetable stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let it cook for about 35-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
Remove the bay leaf, and then transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and butter.
Pulse the mixture until you achieve a coarse pâté-like texture. Do not over-process; it should retain some texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Allow the rillettes to cool, then transfer to a serving dish or jars. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 3831 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 3315 mg | 71% | |
*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.
