Red lentil pâté is a delicious and versatile vegan spread that can be enjoyed on its own, as a dip, or as a sandwich filling. Made from a combination of red lentils, vegetables, and herbs, this pâté is packed with flavor and nutrients. Its creamy texture and rich red color make it a visually appealing addition to any appetizer platter. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking for a healthy and plant-based alternative to traditional pâté, this red lentil version is sure to impress.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RED LENTIL & SWEET POTATO PâTé
This easy vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to hummus and great with crudités in a lunchbox or served as a vegan pate as part of a snack selection.
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Side dish, Snack
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and cook slowly until soft and golden. Tip in the paprika and cook for a further 2 mins, then add the sweet potato, lentils, thyme and stock. Bring to a simmer, then cook for 20 mins or until the potato and lentils are tender.
- Add the vinegar and some seasoning, and roughly mash the mixture until you get a texture you like. Chill for 1 hr, then drizzle with olive oil, dust with the extra paprika and sprinkle with thyme sprigs, if you like. Serve with pitta bread and vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
RED LENTIL PATE
This is from Annemarie Colbin who wrote the Natural Gourmet. She says this is a staple in the French vegetarian cooking class that she teaches and never fails to win raves.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lentil
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash lentils quickly, drain, and place the lentils in a 3-4 quart saucepan.
- Add the water or stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Chop the onions and the garlic very finely.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil.
- Add the garlic, onions, and herbs and saute over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes, or until the onions and garlic are browned and fragrant.
- Oil a 9-inch shallow baking pan or loaf pan and sprinkle with half the bread crumbs, completely coating the inside of the pan.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Chop the parsley finely.
- When the lentils are done, stir them thoroughly to mash, add the onion mixture, bread crumbs, and parsley.
- Season to taste with sea salt, vinegar, and pepper.
- Pour the lentil mixture into the prepared pan and bake for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until set.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before slicing.
- Enjoy!
RED LENTIL PATE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 cups or 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, combine the lentils with 4 cups water and bring it to a boil. Skim and discard any foam and add the bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain.
- While the lentils simmer, in a small saute pan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and pine nuts and cook until the onion softens and the pine nuts begin to color, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, coriander, caraway, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Continue to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Remove from the heat.
- In a food processor, add the lentils and onion mixture and puree until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve at once. May be covered and chilled and served cold. Serve with pita toasts or crudite.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 12.5 grams, SaturatedFat 1.3 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 5.5 grams, Protein 10 grams
RED LENTIL AND RED PEPPER PATE
Make and share this Red Lentil and Red Pepper Pate recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WeBees
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Lightly oil terrine & line bottom and ends with a strip of parchment paper, allowing at least 2 inches of overhang on each end of terrine.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until foam subsides. Cook onions, garlic, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together coriander, paprikas, black pepper, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Add spice mixture to onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant,.
- about 1 minute. Add wine and bring to a simmer, uncovered, then reduce heat to low and add lentils, water, and agar flakes. Cover saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Remove lid and.
- continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils have fallen apart and mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes more. Stir in vinegar and discard bay leaf.
- Purée cream cheese, 1/2 cup red peppers, and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a food processor until smooth. Add lentil mixture and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and purée until smooth.
- Force mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl with a large rubber spatula, scraping sieve.
- Discard lentil skins. Stir in oregano and remaining 1/4 cup red peppers. Pour mixture into terrine, smoothing top, and chill, loosely covered, at least 8 hours.
- Run a sharp paring knife along long sides of terrine, then invert a platter over terrine and invert pâté onto platter. Holding 1 end of parchment overhang against platter, lift off terrine. Discard parchment paper. Let pâté stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
- Make topping:.
- Stir together oil, red and/or yellow peppers, vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pâté topped with pepper mixture and slices of baguette.
- Notes:.
- • Pâté, without topping, can be chilled in terrine up to 2 days.
- • Topping can be made 1 day ahead and.
- chilled, covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 36, Sodium 463, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.9
RED-LENTIL AND RED-PEPPER PâTé
Categories Food Processor Garlic Onion Cocktail Party Vegetarian Cream Cheese Spice Lentil Bell Pepper Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Make pâté:
- pâté Lightly oil terrine, then line bottom and ends with a strip of parchment paper, allowing at least 2 inches of overhang on each end of terrine.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook onions, garlic, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together coriander, paprikas, black pepper, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Add spice mixture to onion mixture in saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add wine and bring to a simmer, uncovered, then reduce heat to low and add lentils, water, and agar flakes. Cover saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils have fallen apart and mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes more. Stir in vinegar and discard bay leaf.
- Purée cream cheese, 1/2 cup red peppers, and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a food processor until smooth. Add lentil mixture and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pure until smooth.
- Force mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl with a large rubber spatula, scraping sieve. Discard lentil skins. Stir in oregano and remaining 1/4 cup red peppers. Pour mixture into terrine, smoothing top, and chill, loosely covered, at least 8 hours.
- Run a sharp paring knife along long sides of terrine, then invert a platter over terrine and invert pâté onto platter. Holding 1 end of parchment overhang against platter, lift off terrine. Discard parchment paper. Let pâté stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
- Make topping:
- Stir together oil, red and/or yellow peppers, vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pâté topped with pepper mixture.
Tips:
- For a smoother pâté, soak the lentils for a longer period of time, up to overnight.
- Be sure to drain the lentils thoroughly before cooking to avoid a watery pâté.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the lentils with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
- For a more spreadable pâté, add a little bit of olive oil or yogurt.
- Serve the pâté with crackers, bread, or vegetables for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Conclusion:
Red lentil pâté is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils, and it's also a healthy and affordable option for a plant-based protein source.
So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or snack, give red lentil pâté a try. You won't be disappointed!
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