Raw Walnut Onion Pate

I discovered this recipe for raw walnut onion pate accidentally one day, while I was making vegan sausage rolls. Bless that wandering tongue of mine.

Category Snack, Spread

Cuisine Raw, Vegan

Tags dairy-free, egg-free, sugar-free

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Makes g (20 serves)

Calories 133kcal

Author Nikki, Eating Vibrantly

Ingredients

Almond feta cheese

2/3 cup almonds , whole (100g)
2 tbsp lemon juice (40g)
5 tsp olive oil (25ml)
2 cloves garlic (6g)
1/2 tsp salt +1/8 tsp
5 tsp water (25ml, use 1/4 cup if almonds are unsoaked)

Walnut onion pate

1/8 cup flaxseed / linseed meal (12g)
1/4 cup water (65ml)
1 large brown onion (200g)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (20g) *
1 cup walnuts (140g)
200 g Almond Feta Cheese (from above)
1 tbsp braggs or tamari or soy sauce (20ml) *
2 cups rolled oats (190g)
1 tsp savoury / nutritional yeast flakes

Method

Almond feta cheese

Soak almonds overnight. If using unsoaked almonds, increase the water to 1/4 cup.
Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Walnut onion pate

Mix flax and water in a small bowl and allow to thicken.
Process onion, parsley and walnuts until chunky.
Add feta, braggs, oats and yeast and process until smooth.
Put mix in the fridge for an hour or two to thicken up.
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for 3-6 months.

Preparation

Before: Soak almonds 8-12 hours (optional)
During: 30 mins
After: -
Need: Blender (optional), food processor

Notes

* Australian tablespoon = 20 ml

Nutrition Information

Serving: 43g; Calories: 133kcal; Carbohydrates: 10.5g; Protein: 3.9g; Fat: 9.1g; Saturated Fat: 0.9g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3.2g; Sodium: 132mg; Potassium: 147mg; Fiber: 2.5g; Sugar: 1g; Vitamin A: 100IU; Vitamin C: 4.1mg; Calcium: 30mg; Iron: 0.9mg