1 c Almonds, blanched & toasted
3 ea Garlic cloves
1 md Onion, coarsely chopped
2 tb Olive oil
12 oz Mushrooms, halved
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Pepper
1/2 ts Thyme
Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until they resemble very fine
breadcrumbs.
In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the olive oil until the
onions are tender. Add all the remaining ingredients. Saute for
approximately 5 minutes. The mushrooms need to be limp.
Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process with the almonds.
Chop well until you have a thick paste.
Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with crackers, melba toast,
pita chips or French bread slices.
Mary Salloum, "A Taste of the Mediterranean: Vegetarian Style"
From: Cooking
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