Almond Mushroom Pate

* Exported from MasterCook *

Almond Mushroom Pate

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Tablespoons Margarine
1 Small Onion, chopped (1/4 c)
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 Cups Sliced Mushrooms (4 oz)
1/2 Teaspoon Tarragon
1 Cup Blanched Whole Almonds(6 oz)
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce
1 Dash White Pepper
2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese, optional *

* or kefir cheese, or Neufchatel cheese GARNISH: slivered or finely chopped
almonds, fresh parsley sprigs, pimiento strips, or sweet red pepper strips,
optional
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;""" In a large skillet, melt margarine. Add onion, garlic, and
mushrooms.
Saute until tender but not browned. Add tarragon, stir until it is softened.
Pour mixture into a bowl of food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Process
until mixture is smooth. Add cheese if you prefer a more spreadable
consistency. Spoon into a serving bowl. Top with garnish of your choice.
Makes 1 1/2 cups. People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one.
Vary the herbs and substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water
crackers, thick slices of crusty French bread, thin slices of whole wheat
bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen. VARIATIONS: -
Substitute other vegetables for the mushrooms (maybe broccoli.) - Substitute
1/2 t fennel for the tarragon and 1 c whole pecans for the almonds - vary
the flavor by using other seasonings such as basil, oregano, dillweed, curry
powder, or nutmeg.

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