Mushroom and Cashew Pate

Name: Mushroom and Cashew Pate
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted raw cashews; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 2 shallots, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup); 4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (1 1/4 lb.); 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted raw cashews
3 Tbs. olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)
4 cups sliced cremini mushrooms (1 1/4 lb.)
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar

Directions

1

Toast cashews in skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until beginning to brown, shaking pan constantly.
2

Transfer to bowl of food processor, and pulse until coarsely chopped.
3

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Add shallots, and saute 3 to 4 minutes.
5

Add mushrooms, and saute 5 to 7 minutes, or until softened.
6

Remove from heat, and cool 5 minutes.
7

Add mushroom mixture and red wine vinegar to cashews in food processor, and puree until nearly smooth.
8

Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.