Tempeh mushroom pate

Did you grow up eating liver pate? I did! My mom used to make homemade liver pate, and it was delicious. I remember how excited I got when she mentioned “pate”. Years later, like everyone else, I started to buy liver pate from the store....you learn as you grow!

Now, being a vegetarian, is one of the things I got to miss, my pate. I like having different spreads to enjoy as snacks, and there is only so much hummus and guac one can eat. No offense to hummus and guac- still enjoy them daily.

One day, while sauteeing some tempeh with a mustard sauce, it hit me: OMG, this smells like liver pate!!!! So again, I decided to try and see if I could recreate a childhood favorite. And I did!!!!

RECIPE

Ingredients

• 16oz tempeh

• 24 oz/700g mushrooms

• 1/2 yellow onion, roughly sliced

• 1 tsp garlic powder or 3 garlic cloves, roughly sliced

• 1 Tbsp miso paste

• 3 Tbsp avocado oil

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 3 Tbsp mustard

• 1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

• Get all the ingredients together;

• Slice the tempeh into 1/4 inch pieces, wash the mushrooms;

• In a pan, add 2 Tbsp of the avocado oil, the soy sauce, and the mustard, mix well;

• Gently arrange all the tempeh slices, and cook for 3 minutes on each side, at medium temperature- the idea is for the tempeh to get some flavor from the soy sauce and mustard;

• Remove the tempeh from the pan, and place it in a bowl;

• In the same pan, add 1 Tbsp of avocado oil, cook the onion, garlic, and mushrooms for 10 minutes at medium heat, until fully cooked;

• Into a blender, add the cooked tempeh, the cooked mushrooms, thyme, and a splash of water; 

• Blend everything into a smooth paste. 

Enjoy with gluten-free crackers or bread!

TIP- I like eating my pate on a gluten-free cracker with a teaspoon of jam, preferably sour cherry jam.

As usual, these are my thoughts and ideas, not medical advice. You are encouraged to create your own recipes or search for some suited to your needs. I am just sharing my recipes, hoping that I can inspire some of you to make healthier food choices.

Please remember that we all have different nutritional needs and that food affects us differently. If you are not sure which foods are best for you, reach out for a free phone consultation. 

In good health,

Ioana