Avocado Pate Recipe

Name: Avocado Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pate:; Oil; 4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted; 2-8 oz. cream cheese, room temp.; 2 Tbl. minced shallots; 1 Tbl. lemon juice; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; Garnish:; 4 to 6 Tbl. chopped, unsalted pistachios; 1/2 C finely chopped, fresh parsley; Lettuce leaves; 1/2 C black olives; 10 to 20 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Servings: persons

Pate:
Oil
4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted
2-8 oz. cream cheese, room temp.
2 Tbl. minced shallots
1 Tbl. lemon juice
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Garnish:
4 to 6 Tbl. chopped, unsalted pistachios
1/2 C finely chopped, fresh parsley
Lettuce leaves
1/2 C black olives
10 to 20 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1
To make pate
2
Line 6-cup rectangular loaf pan with 3 layers of waxed paper, extending over long sides only. Brush top sheet of paper, generously with oil.
3
Puree avocado and cream cheese in processor until smooth. Add shallots, garlic, lemon juice, chili powder and salt to puree for approx. 30 sec.
4
Transfer into prepared pan, smooth top. Press plastic wrap onto surface or puree and refrigerate for at least 6 hrs or overnight.
5
Remove plastic and unmold onto serving platter. Peel off wax paper.
6
Put pistachios and parsley, with a little water for moisture, in food processor. Pulse a few times to blend.
7
Apply that mixture over sides and top of pate.
8
Garnish around the sides with lettuce, olives and tomatoes.
9
Serve with tortilla chips.

238

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pate:, Oil, 4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, 2-8 oz. cream cheese, room temp., and more.

Yes, Avocado Pate falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Avocado Pate

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