Vegan Lentil Pate Recipe

Name: Vegan Lentil Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 Small Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3/4 cups Dry Green Lentils, Rinsed; 1 leaf Bay Leaf; 2 cups Water; 1 teaspoon Dried Tarragon; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1 Tablespoon White Miso Paste; 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter; 1/2 Tablespoons Champagne Wine Vinegar; 1 dash Pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Small Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3/4 cups Dry Green Lentils, Rinsed
1 leaf Bay Leaf
2 cups Water
1 teaspoon Dried Tarragon
1/4 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1 Tablespoon White Miso Paste
1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
1/2 Tablespoons Champagne Wine Vinegar
1 dash Pepper

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Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook and stir for about 6 minutes, or until soft.
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Add the lentils, bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
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Lower heat to medium and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
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Once lentils are soft (i.e.
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they are soft enough to smash with a spoon), remove pot from heat.
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Remove the bay leaf and add lentil mixture into a blender (let it cool a bit if necessaryI do not recommend blending very hot substances under any circumstances).
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Add all of the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Mixture should be very thick, but blendable.
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Add a tablespoon or two of additional water or olive oil if youre having trouble blending it.
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Use on a vegetarian banh mi, in a vegetarian sandwich, or eat with chips/sliced veggies!
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Inspired by The Bojon Gourmet and Food.com.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 Small Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 3/4 cups Dry Green Lentils, Rinsed, and more.

Yes, Vegan Lentil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Lentil Pate

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