Louse Ma Thoom(Almond Pate)

* Exported from MasterCook *

LOUSE MA THOOM (ALMOND PATE)

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Nuts
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Almonds, blanched & toasted
3 ea Garlic cloves
1 md Onion, coarsely chopped
2 tb Olive oil
12 oz Mushrooms, halved
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1/2 ts Thyme

Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until
they resemble very fine breadcrumbs.

In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the
olive oil until the onions are tender. Add all the
remaining ingredients. Saute for approximately 5
minutes. The mushrooms need to be limp.

Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process
with the almonds. Chop well until you have a thick
paste.

Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with
crackers, melba toast, pita chips or French bread
slices.

Mary Salloum, "A Taste of the Mediterranean:
Vegetarian Style" From: Cooking



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