Recipe: Lentil & Walnut Pate

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, cut into thin half-moon slices
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• ¾ cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Crackers and cornichons, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil over medium heat and add onions.
2. Cook slowly until onions begin to caramelize (about 10-15 minutes), if the pan seems to get dry, add a splash of water along the way.
3. Combine the lentils, walnuts, tamari, lemon juice, paprika and cooked onions in your food processor.
4. Pulse until you have a creamy but not completely smooth texture. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
5. If the mixture seems dry, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
6. Serve spread on a whole grain cracker with sliced cornichons.

Serves: 6