This vegan pate gets its flavor from walnuts, lentils, mushrooms and lots of fresh herbs.
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
15 crimini mushrooms, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked green lentils
1 1/4 cups California walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
1 tablespoon Cognac
1/4 cup loosely packed Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Baguette slices and fresh crudite
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes or until softened. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for 10 minutes more.
Transfer to a food processor with lentils, walnuts, lemon juice, coconut aminos and Cognac. Process until finely pureed. Season with pepper.
Add herbs and pulse to finely chop. Season with salt.
Serve with baguette slices and fresh crudité.