Amazingly Delicious Vegan Mushroom Pâté
This mushroom pâté is packed with savory flavor and surprisingly easy to make! This vegan and gluten-free spread makes a perfect party appetizer that everyone can enjoy.
Servings: 16
Calories: 87kcal
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons vegan butter, divided
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 8 ounces oyster mushrooms, cleaned and roughly chopped
- ½ cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 shallots)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 teaspoons white truffle oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cremini mushrooms in an even layer.
- Cook the mushrooms for about 5 minutes, flip them, and cook them for about 5 minutes more, until tender and lightly browned on both sides.
- Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and transfer them to a plate
- Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.
- Add the oyster mushrooms in an even layer.
- Cook the oyster mushrooms for about 10 minutes, flipping them two to three times, until tender and browned in spots.
- Remove the oyster mushrooms from the skillet.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the skillet.
- Add the shallot and cook it for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook it for about 1 minute, until very fragrant.
- Add the sherry and thyme, and return the mushrooms to the skillet.
- Give everything a stir and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked off, then remove the skillet from the burner.
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes while you gather the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer the mushroom mixture to the bowl of a food processor fitted with an s-blade. Add the walnuts and truffle oil.
- Blend the mixture until it's as smooth as you like it — anywhere from coarse and chunky, to a very smooth paste.
- Season the pâté with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with bread and/or crackers, or chill for later. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
Makes about 2 cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 3mg