Red Lentil-Walnut Pate Recipe

Name: Red Lentil-Walnut Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried red lentils, sorted and rinsed well; 1 piece wakame seaweed, soaked and diced; 4 cups water, spring water is best; shoyu, to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 shallots, diced; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 1 ½ cups walnut pieces, lightly pan roasted; ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced; umeboshi vinegar, to taste; balsamic vinegar, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups dried red lentils, sorted and rinsed well
1 piece wakame seaweed, soaked and diced
4 cups water, spring water is best
shoyu, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 shallots, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 ½ cups walnut pieces, lightly pan roasted
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
umeboshi vinegar, to taste
balsamic vinegar, to taste

1
Place lentils, wakame, and water in a heavy pot over medium heat.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Boil, uncovered, 10 minutes.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until lentils are creamy.
5
Season lightly with shoyu and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
6
Meanwhile heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7
Add onion, garlic, basil, and cook, stirring constantly 3 to 4 minutes or until softened.
8
Set aside.
9
Transfer cooked lentils, walnuts, parsley and a dash of shoyu to a food processor.
10
Puree until smooth and creamy.
11
Spoon into a serving bowl and lightly sprinkle with umeboshi and balsamic vinegars.
12
Mix well and let stand in the frig for one day to marry the flavors.
13
Serve on sliced baguettes, crackers, or pumpernickel.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried red lentils, sorted and rinsed well, 1 piece wakame seaweed, soaked and diced, 4 cups water, spring water is best, shoyu, to taste, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil-Walnut 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-Walnut Pate

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