Veggie pates are a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional meat-based pates. Made with a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices, veggie pates are packed with flavor and can be enjoyed as a spread on crackers or bread, as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or even as a main course with a side salad. With so many different recipes available, there's sure to be a veggie pate that everyone will enjoy.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
VEGGIE PATE
Sandwiches and crackers will be transformed into savory wonders by this flavorful spread filled with vegetables, herbs and spices.
Provided by Paula
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a food processor, blend sunflower seeds, whole wheat flour, nutritional yeast, salt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, potato, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, water, thyme, basil, sage, savory, pepper and dry mustard. Process the mixture until almost smooth.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
VEGGIE PATE
This spread is extremely nutritious and versatile, good for spreading on pita crisps or as part of a wonderful veggie sandwich. Serve warm from the oven, or at room temperature.
Provided by Geema
Categories Spreads
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a food processor, blend all the ingredients until they are almost smooth.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1272.3, Fat 93.6, SaturatedFat 8.1, Sodium 662.5, Carbohydrate 84.9, Fiber 26.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 42.5
VEGETARIAN PATE
This savory vegetarian pate can be eaten on crackers, bread, or baby carrots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Place eggs in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Place over high heat; bring to a boil. Turn off heat; cover. Let stand for 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice bath to stop cooking. When eggs are cool, peel under cold running water, cut into quarters, and set aside. Let cooking water return to a boil; blanch string beans for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath to stop the cooking.
- Melt butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook until caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
- Combine eggs, beans, walnuts, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and oil in bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. Stir in sauteed onion and chives; season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature with bread or crackers.
VEGETARIAN MUSHROOM PATE
tasty snack
Provided by teetee123
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- put oil+butter in a frying pan over medium heat, peel+finally chop shallots+garlic,add to pan cook for 3 minutes
- Finely sliced mushrooms, add to pan with port if using and season with salt+pepper
- turn up heat+cook for 8 mins or till mushrooms have softened and liquid has evaporated
- roughly chop chestnuts,
- tip mushrooms in food processor with chestnuts and some of the tarragon and cheese, blitz for a few minutes till smooth, divide into ramekins, place remainder of tarragon on top and chill
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, leeks, and mushrooms, to create a flavorful and nutritious pâté.
- Roast the vegetables: Roasting the vegetables before blending them adds a depth of flavor and caramelization.
- Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender is the best way to achieve a smooth and creamy texture for your pâté.
- Season to taste: Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, garlic, and nutmeg, to season your pâté to perfection.
- Chill before serving: Chilling the pâté before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Vegetable pâté is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, spread, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and is a healthy and satisfying option for vegetarians and vegans. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make your own vegetable pâté at home. So next time you are looking for a tasty and nutritious dish, give vegetable pâté a try. You won't be disappointed!
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