Introduction: Spicy Harissa Veggie Walnut Pâté

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Spicy Harissa Veggie Walnut Pâté

I am not sure whether this dish should be called a veggie nut loaf or veggie pâté. It has the depth and look of a loaf but is also spreadable like pâté. Regardless of whether it is considered a loaf or pâté, it is delicious and so versatile!  I am always looking for ways to incorporate more vegetables into my diet and this recipe is perfect. Chock full of antioxidant rich vegetables like broccoli, red pepper and sweet potato, it also includes almond flour and walnuts resulting in a satisfying, nutritious, textured pâté that is perfect on its own, in salads, on crackers or on toast. 

Supplies

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup almond flour

1 cup chickpea flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

 1 teaspoon salt 

4 tablespoons harissa (or more according to taste)

1 egg, beaten

4 tablespoons coconut milk

1 medium carrot

1 red bell pepper

1/2 sweet potato

1 small broccoli head

1 cup walnuts

1 tablespoon sunflower seeds


Equipment needed

Oven

2 medium bowls 

Food processor

Grater 

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons 

Wooden spoon

Vegetable peeler

Knife 

Chopping board

Parchment paper 

8” x 8” baking dish 

Step 1: Pre-heat Oven

Pre-heat oven to 350F.

Step 2: Mix Ingredients

In a large bowl mix together mayonnaise, flours, baking powder, salt, harissa, egg and coconut milk. 

Step 3: Prepare Vegetables and Nuts

Grate carrot and place it in a large bowl. 

Finely chop red pepper and place this in bowl with grated carrot. Peel and grate sweet potato and add to bowl along with finely chopped broccoli. 

Finely chop walnuts and add to mix.  

Step 4: Blend All Ingredients

Place flour mix in a food processor and add in vegetables and walnuts. Mix for approx 1 minute. 

Step 5: Pour Into Prepared Dish

Pour mix into an 8”X8” baking dish, lined with parchment paper. 

Top with sunflower seeds. 

Step 6: Bake

Cook on the lower shelf of oven for approx. 50 minutes. 

Remove from oven, allow to cool for 5 minutes then cut into slices.

Serve warm or cold with salad or on toast or crackers.