Diabetic Low Fat Almond Mushroom Pate - Veggie

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Diabetic Low Fat Almond Mushroom Pate - Veggie

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons margarine

1 small onion -- chopped

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 tablespoon tarragon

1 cup blanched whole almonds -- (6 ounces)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 dash white pepper

2 tablespoons cream cheese -- optional

For Garnish:

slivered or chopped almonds

fresh parsley sprigs

pimiento strips

red bell pepper strips

 

In a large skillet, melt margarine. Add onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Sauté

until tender but not browned. Add tarragon, stir until it is softened. Pour

mixture into a bowl of food processor. Add remaining ingredients. Process until

mixture is smooth. Add cheese if you prefer a more spreadable consistency. Spoon

into a serving bowl. Top with garnish of your choice.

 

Makes 1-1/2 cups.

Serving Size : 6

 

VARIATIONS:

~ Substitute other vegetables for the mushrooms (maybe broccoli.)

~ Substitute 1/2 teaspoon fennel for the tarragon and 1 cup whole pecans for the

almonds

~ vary the flavor by using other seasonings such as basil, oregano, dill weed,

curry powder, or nutmeg.

 

Per serving: 68 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (71% calories from fat); 1g

Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 5mg Cholesterol; 403mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates

 

Frank's Recipes

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 02.11.06

 

People who do not like ordinary pate seem to love this one. Vary the herbs and

substitute the vegetables as you wish. Serve with water crackers, thick slices

of crusty French bread, thin slices

of whole wheat bread, or unsalted whole wheat crackers. May be frozen.

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Yield:

" 1 1/2 cups "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 68 Calories; 6g Fat (71.2% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 403mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0