Mushroom and Nut Pate

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Total Time:
6 hr 45 min
Prep
15 min
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6 hr 0 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup raw pistachios
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup quartered shitake mushrooms
  • 4 to 6 half-dried figs, halved
  • 1/4 cup Marsala wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 scallion, chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pita chips, as garnish

Directions

Put seeds and nuts in a medium bowl and cover with water. Soak the nuts for about 6 hours. Drain, rinse, and drain again.

Reduce vinegar in a small, heavy bottom of saucepan, on medium heat, until syrupy, about 30 minutes.

In a saute pan, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over high heat. Add in the onions, lower to medium high and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add in the mushrooms and continue to saute. Once the onions and mushrooms are browned, remove from heat.

Rehydrate the figs in the Marsala on low heat in a small pan for about 10 minutes. Strain, reserving figs and Marsala and set aside.

In food processor, add in the nuts, remaining oil, mushrooms, onions, basil, scallions, salt, pepper, and the Marsala drained from the figs. Blend well and adjust seasoning. Make sure the mixture is smooth.

Spoon mixture onto a chip, place a fig on top and drizzle with balsamic syrup.

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  • on December 18, 2004

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    this is an easy and delicious recipe that everyone I know who's tried loved.

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  • on November 22, 2004

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    I took this appetizer to dinner yesterday, and it was a huge hit with vegetarins and non-vegetarians alike.

    Instead of pita chips, I served it with sesame brown rice crackers, which offered a taste complement and nice "crunch."

    The one thing I would "tweak" about the recipe is the salt content, which may have resulted from my having doubled the recipe.... next time I'll reduce it by a half teaspoon.

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