Mushroom & tarragon pâté

Mushroom & tarragon pâté

This low-fat, easy pâté is a perfect vegetarian starter

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

Method

  1. Heat butter in a large frying pan. Add shallots, leek and garlic, then gently fry for 7 mins until softened.
  2. Increase the heat, add the chestnut and the shiitake mushrooms, then cook for 10 mins, stirring, until the juices have evaporated and the mushrooms are tender. Stir in the mustard and crème fraîche, then season well. Cook for a further 2 mins then stir in the chopped tarragon.
  3. Preheat the grill. Cut the French stick into diagonal slices, drizzle with a little olive oil, then grill until golden. Spoon the hot pâté on to the toasts, garnish with the extra tarragon, then serve with salad leaves.

Per serving

137 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 2g, salt 0.38 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, Vegetarian Christmas 2006.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Vegetarian

Vegetarian, Low-fat

A great low-fat starter

Ingredients

  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots , finely chopped
  • 1 leek , finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 100g chestnut mushrooms , finely chopped
  • 100g shiitake mushrooms , finely chopped
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon , plus extra to garnish
  • 1 French stick ; extra vigin olive oil; mixed salad leaves, to serve
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Per serving

137 kcalories, protein 3g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 7g, fibre 2g, salt 0.38 g

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