Shiitake Happens Mushroom Pâté

"Shiitake Happens" Mushroom Pâté

Prep Time

7 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Category

Snack/Appetizer

This shiitake mushroom pâté is the recipe you want when you have an overabundance of shiitakes on your hand. A great way to spread your bounty.

Ingredients

  • 1-2 lbs of Fresh Shiitakes
  • Olive Oil or Butter
  • 1-2 cloves of Chopped Garlic 1/4 cup of Olive Oil 
  • 1 Handful of Walnuts
  • Salt 

Directions

  1. Chop mushrooms. Dry sauté them until they begin to brown. Add a splash of olive oil or butter, cooking until golden and tasty. Add salt and/or fresh herbs as desired.

  2. Transfer to a food processor. Add garlic, olive oil, and walnuts. Process until texture becomes smooth and ingredients are well mixed. Add more oil if necessary to achieve your desired consistency. Salt to taste and serve with crackers or crusty bread.