Walnuts are brain food!
I love this pate for taking to parties. It is hearty and rich, loaded with protein and tastes great. It’s perfect for vegetarians to get their protein at a party. It’s so easy I make it as a go to dish for any party. Best of all it keeps in the fridge for a week so you can make it ahead.
Lentil Walnut Pate
: Theresa Grisanti
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This is a great recipe for any party. Everyone loves it and the lentils and walnuts are a tasty way to share a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Green Lentils, sorted, rinsed well, and drained
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons Sea Salt, plus more to taste
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons dried Basil, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon dried Thyme, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon dried Oregano, crumbled
- 2 cups Walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- freshly milled Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add lentils to 2 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. When thoroughly cooked, set aside. DO NOT drain.
- Heat the oil, add the onion and salt and sauté for 2 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
- Add the garlic and herbs.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes more. Set aside to cool.
- Grind the walnuts in the food processor and process until well ground.
- Add the lentils with the cooking liquid, onion, garlic, herbs, mustard and salt.
- Puree to form a smooth paste. This will take 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season with pepper and additional salt, if desired.
- Serve with a small bowl of Dijon mustard.
- Spread a little Dijon on a cracker or bread and then a healthy serving of pâté.
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Sounds yummy — what kinds of crackers do you think work best with it?
I like Ry-Vita crackers. Whole grain rye crackers that are great for reducing inflammation as well. Enjoy!
This sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing!
That sounds really good. I love lentils!
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