Cookbook:Vegan Pate

Vegetarian pate is a hearty recipe that can be used as a dip or spread. Sweet peas are a good source of protein and Vitamin A, while the walnuts are jammed with omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Ingredients

 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * ¾ cup walnuts
 * 1 can sweet peas
 * ⅛ teaspoon (1 pinch) salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon (1 pinch) black pepper
 * ⅛ teaspoon (1 pinch) ground cumin

Equipment

 * Pot
 * Hand-held blender or food processor

Procedure

 * 1) Sauté onion with walnuts in a pot for about 5 minutes.
 * 2) In a different bowl, combine sweet peas, salt, black pepper and cumin. Mix the ingredients well.
 * 3) Add the sweet pea mixture to the onion and walnuts, and continue sautéing for about 3 more minutes.
 * 4) Turn off the heat and let cool. Purée with a hand-held blender or in food processor until you achieve a creamy, though slightly nutty texture similar to that of pate or dip.
 * 5) Serve with crackers, bread, baby carrots and other snack type vegetables.