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
⅛ 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