Roasted Mushroom Pate Recipes

MUSHROOM PATE

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until starting to lightly brown, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until their liquid is almost evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sage, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add sherry, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until the liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, walnuts and nutritional yeast (or Parmesan) and pulse until very finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Serve garnished with sage, if desired.

ROASTED MUSHROOM PATE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss the mushroom, shallots and thyme in a bowl with just enough olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack. Cook for 25 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature. Place the cooked mushrooms in a food processor with sherry and walnuts. Pulse until finely chopped. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve over your choice of cracker or toast. Serve with whole grain mustard if desired.

MUSHROOM PATE

Steps:

• In a food processor chop mushrooms, garlic and scallions.
• Melt 2 tbsp butter and add chopped items.
• Sauté till soft.
• Add chicken stock and cook on high till all the liquid has evaporated.
• Combine cream cheese and 2 tbsp butter in food processor.
• Add mushroom mixture and process till combined.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Put in crock or container and refrigerate till ready to serve.

EXOTIC MUSHROOM AND WALNUT PATE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
• In a large saute pan, cook shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent. Then add chopped mushrooms, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Process toasted walnuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mixture forms a thick paste. Spoon in the cooked mushroom mixture, and process to desired texture.
• Pack mixture into well-oiled ramekins or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

MUSHROOM & NUT PATE

Steps:

• Spread nuts in shallow pan and toast in oven until lightly browned (note: if you're using a combination of nuts, toast each kind separately, as some take longer than others).
• Melt butter or margarine in large frying pan/skilled on medium heat.
• Add onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, thyme, and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally,'til onion is soft and most of the juices have evaporated.
• In food processor, whirl nuts to form paste.
• Add oil and whirl until creamy.
• Add mushroom mixture and whirl until smooth.
• Can be served hot, cold, or even at room temperature with fresh bread or your favorite crackers.