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Eggplant Pecan Pâté


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Turn to this completely plant-based, vegan, gluten-free Eggplant Pecan Pâté as a healthy version of a classic, which is lovely and delicious served as a party appetizer.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Place eggplant (skin side up), peeled whole garlic, and quartered onion in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Place in top rack of oven and roast for about 40 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  3. Remove vegetables from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Place pecans in the container of a food processor or blender, and process until fine.
  5. Line a colander with paper towels, and scoop eggplant flesh out of skin and place in a colander; allow to drain for 5 minutes to remove excess liquid.
  6. Add cooked garlic and onion, drained cooked eggplant, broth bullion, mustard, thyme, allspice, nutritional yeast, mayonnaise, and port or brandy (optional) to blender container with pecans.
  7. Process, stopping frequently to push down ingredients with a spatula, until very smooth (about 2-3 minutes). It will make a very thick consistency.
  8. Pour into a medium (1 quart) soufflé dish or serving bowl.
  9. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  10. Garnish with bay leaves and juniper berries, as desired.
  11. Serve with crackers, fruit, or toasted rustic whole grain bread.
  12. Makes 3 cups (12 one-fourth cup servings).

Notes

*To make home-made vegan mayonnaise, check out this recipe.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dip
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4-cup
  • Calories: 92
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 14 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 2 g