Mushroom Pate

Indulge in the earthy elegance of this Mushroom Pâté, a plant-based appetizer that’s as sophisticated as it is simple to make. Featuring tender button mushrooms sautéed with fragrant shallots, garlic, and thyme, this recipe is elevated by a splash of dry white wine for depth and creamy toasted walnuts for a velvety texture. A hint of nutritional yeast adds a subtle, cheesy richness, while the fresh parsley garnish brings a burst of freshness to each bite. Perfectly versatile, this rich and savory pâté is ideal for serving with crackers, crusty baguette slices, or crisp vegetable sticks. Ready in just over 30 minutes (including prep and cook time) and easily chilled ahead of time, this elegant spread is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for dinner parties or casual gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 small (finely chopped) Shallots
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 400 grams (roughly chopped) Button mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon (leaves only) Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 60 milliliters Dry white wine
• 50 grams Toasted walnuts
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chopped mushrooms, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid.

Step 5

Pour in the dry white wine and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.

Step 6

Transfer the sautéed mushroom mixture to a food processor along with the toasted walnuts and nutritional yeast.

Step 7

Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Spoon the mushroom pâté into a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	624.3 grams (624.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	798

Total Fat 62.70g	80%
Saturated Fat 7.10g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2411mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 36.40g	13%
Dietary Fiber 11.00g	39%
Total Sugars 15.10g
Protein 26.20g	52%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100mg	8%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1928mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 17.9%