Mushroom and Bean Pate Recipe

A light and tasty pate, delicious served on whole meal bread or toast.

 

Ingredients

  • mushrooms - 500g, sliced

  • red kidney beans - 450g, rinsed and drained

  • onion - 1, chopped

  • red pepper - 1, seeded and diced

  • garlic - 2 cloves, crushed

  • fresh rosemary - 1 tbsp, chopped

  • fresh thyme - 1 tbsp, chopped

  • egg - 1, beaten

  • vegetable stock - 2 tbsp

  • dry white wine - 2 tbsp

  • fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs - 50g

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • tomatoes and lettuce - to garnish

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180˚C. Lightly grease and line a non-stick loaf tin.

  • Put the mushrooms, garlic, red pepper, onion, stock and wine in a pan. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Set aside to cool slightly, then puree the mixture with the kidney beans in a blender until smooth.

  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add in herbs, egg and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly, and season with pepper and salt.

  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 50 minutes until  lightly set and browned on top.

  • Place on a wire rack and allow the pate to cool completely in the tin. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for several hours.

  • Turn out the pate form the tin and serve in slices. Garnished with tomatoes and lettuce. Serves 14.

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