Tempeh pate

Ingredients

• 1 cup (250 mL) raw unsalted almonds
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups (500 mL) sliced button mushrooms
• 250 g (½ lb.) tempeh, fresh or thawed, cut into ½-inch/1 cm cubes
• 1 tsp (5 mL) sodium-reduced tamari
• ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dried thyme
• ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dried sage
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh dill
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread almonds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
2. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 5 minutes or until soft. Add mushrooms, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add tempeh to the vegetable mixture, and stir to combine. Add tamari, thyme, sage, dill, and salt.
4. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. In a food processor, grind almonds. Add cooked mushroom mixture and process until pâté is thick and smooth. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. Serve with cut vegetables and whole-grain crackers.

Notes

Find tempeh in the fridge or freezer at the grocery store or health food store. Always check the expiry date on fresh tempeh and keep it refrigerated. Tempeh can be frozen for a maximum of 6 months.

Recipe courtesy of Nettie Cronish.