Red Lentil Pecan Pate Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Pecan Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, such as Walla Walla or Vidalia, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 Tbs.); 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan pieces, plus more for garnish; ⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 2 Tbs. yellow miso paste; 1 Tbs. rice vinegar; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, such as Walla Walla or Vidalia, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 Tbs.)
1 1/2 cups toasted pecan pieces, plus more for garnish
⅓ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
2 Tbs. yellow miso paste
1 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring lentils, 3 cups water, and pinch salt, if desired, to a boil in saucepan.
2
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until soft.
3
Drain, and cool.
4
Heat oil in skillet over medium-low heat.
5
Add onion and garlic, and saute 10 minutes, or until onion is golden.
6
Cool.
7
Pulse pecans in food processor until thick paste forms.
8
Add lentils and onion mixture, and puree until smooth.
9
Add parsley, miso, rice vinegar, basil, thyme, and pepper; pulse until combined.
10
Transfer to bowl.
11
Cover, and chill 4 hours.
12
To serve: Invert pate onto plate.
13
Garnish with pecans and parsley.

1145

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium sweet onion, such as Walla Walla or Vidalia, chopped (1 1/2 cups), 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 Tbs.), and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Pecan Pate falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Red Lentil Pecan Pate

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