Black Bean Pate Recipe

Name: Black Bean Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, rinsed, or preferably 1 2/3 cups cooked black beans; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground; 1 teaspoon mild chili powder; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; Salt to taste about 3/4 teaspoon; Freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 can black beans, rinsed, or preferably 1 2/3 cups cooked black beans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
2 eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
Salt to taste about 3/4 teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter or oil a 5-cup pate tureen or baking dish, or a bread pan.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
4
Add the onion.
5
Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes.
6
Add 2 cloves of the garlic, the cumin and the chili powder.
7
Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about one minute.
8
Stir in the cilantro.
9
Remove from the heat.
10
Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the remaining clove of garlic.
11
When the garlic is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the food processor and scrape down the bowl.
12
Place the beans and eggs in the food processor, and turn on the machine.
13
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and process until smooth.
14
Add the onion mixture, and pulse to combine.
15
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
16
Scrape into the prepared baking dish, and cover tightly.
17
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the pate is set and the top is just beginning to color.
18
Remove from the heat, and allow to cool.
19
For best results, refrigerate overnight.
20
Serve at room temperature or cold.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can black beans, rinsed, or preferably 1 2/3 cups cooked black beans, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Bean 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.

Black Bean Pate

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