Vegan Truffle and Wild Mushroom Pate

​A sophisticated, fine-dining style entrée to impress the foodies and non-foodies alike. This decadent pate has a delicate palate that ensures you and your guests will savor every mouthful. The mushroom blend is up to you, but for the most robust flavors shitake is king of the mushrooms for a reason and deserves to be included. People will ask you for this recipe for sure! 

 Vegan Truffle and Wild Mushroom Pate

Recipe Type: Vegan Starter or Dip
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 6-8
 
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
250 grams mixed wild mushrooms, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon thyme
1/2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup cashews, soaked for at least four hours and drained
1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbs quality truffle oil  
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Optional garnish:
Fresh sprigs of Lemon Thyme and if you’re after an extra opulent dish, shavings of black truffle.
 
Instructions:
Sauté the oil, onion, garlic, with a medium-low heat in a large skillet until the onions are soft and translucent. Add mushrooms and thyme until fragrant and cooked. About 5-7 minutes.
 
In your food processor or blender, add the mushroom mixture and all the other ingredients (except the truffle oil) and pulse until the a smooth pate-like consistency has been reached. If necessary a little extra olive oil can be added. This will add to the richness of the dish, and is preferable than water.
 
Pour into your preferred dish or dishes, and chill. This dish can be pre-made a day or two before serving.
 
When ready to serve, dress dishes with a layer of truffle oil and serve with crispy lavosh or crunchy bread.

This is one of my favorite entrees to make and to eat. Best of all, you feel light and fabulous eating it! I hope you enjoy it as much as my friends and I did!
 
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Love and light,

Penelope