Cashew Carrot Paté

This recipe is, quite simply, fantastic. It’s quick and easy to make, healthy and nutritious, and so delicious that it wins everybody over. In fact, we serve this paté whenever we do any kind of educational event, because it’s just so incredibly good.

Cashews provide an incredibly creamy base for this tasty spread, and they are definitely the nut of choice, but if you don’t have them, or you’d prefer to try it with a nut that’s not quite so pricy, feel free to try the same recipe with almonds or sunflower seeds. Nuts like almonds, because they are harder than cashews, do tend to require some soaking, perhaps a few hours, or even overnight if you have that much preparation time… Cashews, on the other hand, as well as being (in this case) the best nut for taste and texture, don’t require any soaking at all.

Once the paté is prepared and chilled, you can serve it in a wrap with vegan mayo and some fresh salad or sprouts, or you can just spread it on crackers or fresh bread… You can even eat it on its own as part of a salad plate.

Cashew Carrot Paté
serves 3–4

2–3 cloves garlic, diced
1 slice of sweet onion
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 C. cashews
sea salt, to taste
1/4 C. cold-pressed oil (optional)

1. In a food processor, using the “S” shaped blade, blend the garlic, onion and carrots to a fine consistency.
2. Add cashews, and process along with the remaining ingredients. Stop periodically and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. Continue to blend until creamy. Chill and serve.

Variations:

Try using soaked almonds or sunflower seeds instead of cashews.
Replace the oil with a little water to help the ingredients blend together.
Stir in a finely-chopped stalk of fresh celery.

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Photo: Fotoos Van Robin

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Donna H.

1:33PM PDT on Jun 10, 2012

Thanks for the recipe.

June 10
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Teresa W.

4:55AM PDT on Mar 14, 2012

No thanks. I'm allergic to cashews.

March 14
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David N.

4:52AM PDT on Mar 14, 2012

Sounds like a great alternative to hummus.

Chris R.

7:14AM PST on Nov 6, 2011

Thanks!~

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Jane W.

4:04PM PDT on Jul 18, 2011

I've been trying to think of a way to get an ounce of almonds each day - apart from the boring "chewing a dozen whole almonds". This might do the trick!