Shiitake & Portabella Mushroom Vegan Pâté

How to make a creamy vegan pâté with sautéed mushrooms, walnuts, and white beans. A touch of miso, cocoa, and herbs adds depth. Perfect for crackers or a charcuterie board. Pair with a SIP Certified Pinot Noir.
A Jerry James Stone Recipe

Categories

Appetizer, Vegan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound baby bella mushrooms
  • ½ pound shiitake mushrooms
  • ¼ cup olive oil , divided
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt , divided
  • ½ cup California walnuts
  • 1 cup white beans
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coffee
  • ¼ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Jump to instructions
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

 

Instructions

  • First up is the chop, drizzle and sizzle! Coarsely chop 1 pound of baby bella mushrooms and ½ pound of shiitake mushrooms.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the chopped mushrooms and mix to coat in the oil. Add ½ teaspoon of sea salt and mix.
  • Cook the chopped mushrooms for about 15 minutes until they reduce to about ¼ the size. Seriously, mushrooms lose their water like they just finished some hot yoga. 🧘‍♂️💦. Set aside.
  • Add ½ cup California walnuts to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add 1 cup white beans to the bowl and pulse until the mixture is smooth.
  • Ok, I don’t know if you are ready for what I am about to drop. This is some serious chef’s kiss stuff right here. Add 1 teaspoon cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons miso paste. Pulse until combined.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of parsley, ¼ teaspoon of ground coffee, and ¼ teaspoon minced thyme. Pulse to combine.
  • Now it’s time for those mushrooms to meet their new home. Add the sauteed mushrooms and pulse until mixture is smooth.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and pulse until smooth and kind whipped, using more oil if needed.
  • Mix in ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and ¼ teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper.
  • Give it one last stir and boom! Serve with some chopped parsley and crackers.
  • Enjoy it with a SIP Certified Pinot Noir!

Storage Tips:

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How to Store Mushrooms

Place fresh mushrooms in a paper bag and seal it. This prevents moisture build up which causes shrooms to get slimy. Eww, David! Store them in the fridge.

How to Store Herbs

Trim the stems and place the fresh herbs in a jar with enough water to cover the stems, but not the leafy part. Cover and place in the fridge.

Jerry’s Hacks:

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How to Strip Herbs Fast

Run the stem end of the herb through the inside hole of a colander, allowing the leafy parts to gather in the colander bowl. You can also use the prongs of a fork.

Slice Mushrooms Fast

Chop mushrooms quickly by using an egg slicer. Place them in the slotted base and press the down on the hinged metal wires, the same way you slice eggs.