Almond Mushroom Spread

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Crunchy bits of almonds in a mushroom spread with onions and garlic make this a delicious topping for crackers or canapés.

Ingredients

 1 cup slivered almonds
 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
 1 medium onion, chopped
 1 pound fresh Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
 2 garlic cloves
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  teaspoon ground black pepper
 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
 Chives, fresh or dried

Instructions

1

Toast the almonds in an ungreased skillet over low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove almonds to a bowl and set aside.

2

Melt butter over low heat in the same skillet. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

3

Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until liquid evaporates, about 7 to 8 minutes.

4

Reserve 3 tablespoons of the toasted almonds. Place the remaining almonds in a blender with the mushroom mixture.

5

Add the olive oil and process until puréed.

6

Place the pâté in a bowl and stir in the reserved almonds.

7

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

8

Serve this spread on crackers or bread.

Makes 2 cups

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Ingredients

 1 cup slivered almonds
 2 tablespoons plant-based butter
 1 medium onion, chopped
 1 pound fresh Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced
 2 garlic cloves
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  teaspoon ground black pepper
 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
 Chives, fresh or dried

Directions

1

Toast the almonds in an ungreased skillet over low heat until toasted, about 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove almonds to a bowl and set aside.

2

Melt butter over low heat in the same skillet. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.

3

Stir in the mushrooms, garlic, salt, thyme, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until liquid evaporates, about 7 to 8 minutes.

4

Reserve 3 tablespoons of the toasted almonds. Place the remaining almonds in a blender with the mushroom mixture.

5

Add the olive oil and process until puréed.

6

Place the pâté in a bowl and stir in the reserved almonds.

7

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

8

Serve this spread on crackers or bread.

Makes 2 cups

Almond Mushroom Spread