Vegetarian Pate

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside.
2. 2
   Place the eggs in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
3. 3
   Place over high heat; bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Turn off heat; cover.
5. 5
   Let stand for 12 minutes.
6. 6
   Transfer the eggs to the ice-water bath to stop cooking.
7. 7
   When the eggs are cool, peel them under cold running water, cut into quarters, and set aside.
8. 8
   Let the cooking water return to a boil; blanch the string beans for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer to the ice-water bath to stop the cooking.
10. 10
    Melt the butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat.
11. 11
    Add the onion; cook until caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
13. 13
    Combine the eggs, beans, walnuts, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and oil in the bowl of a food processor.
14. 14
    Pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
15. 15
    Stir in the sauteed onion and chives; season with salt and pepper.
16. 16
    Serve at room temperature with bread or crackers.