Sherried Walnut Mushroom Paté
Description
Quick and easy paté recipe with crunchy walnuts, tangy yogurt and the right blend of herbs and spices. Great for holiday entertaining!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped California walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
PREPARATION
- Microwave shallots and butter in 1-quart casserole on high for 2 minutes.
- Add flour; stir to make smooth paste.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients except walnuts and chives.
- Microwave on high, uncovered, 5-6 minutes, until mushrooms become shiny and limp.
- Fold in walnuts and chives.
- Pack into crock or bowl and chill.
- Serve pate with crackers, sliced baguette, or thin slices of raw pear or apple.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 160 cal
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g