Vegan Paté
Ingredients
- 2 slices of sandwich bread
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 medium onions
thinly sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic
minced
- 4 cups chopped mushrooms
of your choice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
or almonds
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
melted
- 1 and 1/2 tsp cacao powder
optional, for color
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp each: rosemary
thyme
- 1/8 tsp salt
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Roughly chop the two slices of sandwich bread and place them in a bowl. Add the almond milk (or water) and mix to combine. This step will soften the bread. Set aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and garlic, and cook until onions start to brown. Next, add the mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the soy sauce and stir to coat the mushrooms with the sauce. Add the ground black pepper, and cook for one more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
Add the raw cashews to a blender and blend until you get a coarse flour. Add the sautéed mushrooms, soaked sandwich bread, melted vegan butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, rosemary, thyme, and salt. Blend, scraping down the sides from time to time until you get a very slightly chunky texture. If you want your paté to be smoother, blend longer.
- 6
Transfer the paté mixture to two small jars or one larger, and bake for about 20 minutes.*
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.
- 8
This paté is delicious eaten chilled with toasted bread, or spread on bagels, sandwiches, etc! Paté will keep for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
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About this Recipe
Craving a spread that's both deeply savory and incredibly rich, without any animal products? This vegan paté delivers an astonishingly meaty and buttery texture, making it the perfect flavorful addition to your sandwiches, or simply enjoyed with toasted bread and crackers.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by combining sautéed aromatics like onions and garlic with a generous amount of your favorite mushrooms, building layers of umami flavor. The inclusion of raw cashews (or almonds) along with a good amount of vegan butter creates an unbelievably smooth, luxurious consistency that truly mimics traditional paté. It’s a plant-based marvel that satisfies even the most discerning palates.
What to Expect
You're in for a treat with this vegan paté. Prepare for a rich, earthy flavor profile, dominated by the savory depth of mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions, beautifully balanced with hints of rosemary and thyme. The texture is key here—think incredibly smooth, spreadable, and wonderfully buttery, melting in your mouth. It's surprisingly substantial and utterly delicious, offering a gourmet experience with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to experiment with your choice of mushrooms; cremini, shiitake, or a wild mushroom blend would all be excellent. For the creamy base, you can easily swap raw cashews for raw almonds if preferred. The cacao powder is entirely optional and is included solely for color, so skip it if you like. You can also adjust the fresh herbs, perhaps adding a touch of dried sage for a different aromatic note.
Serve this decadent vegan paté as an elegant appetizer for gatherings, a delightful snack, or elevate your everyday sandwiches. It pairs beautifully with crusty bread, your favorite crackers, or crisp vegetable sticks.