Mushroom And Nut Butter Pate

Mushroom And Nut Butter Pate


1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4, heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and celery and brown lightly.

2. Add the mushrooms and soften for 3-4 minutes; then remove a spoonful of the mushroom pieces and set aside.

3. Add the lentils, stock and thyme, bring to the boil uncovered and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils have fallen apart and the liquid has reduced.

4. Place the nut butter, garlic, bread and milk in a food processor and blend until smooth.

5. Add the lemon juice and egg yolks and combine; add the lentil mixture, blend, then season well. Lastly stir the reserved mushrooms into the mixture.

6. Turn the mixture into a 1.2 litre paté dish, stand in a roasting tin half-filled with boiling water, cover and cook for 50 minutes. Allow to cool before spooning from the dish.

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