Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 oz. fresh chopped garlic
  • 3/4 lb. mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 c. sliced/toasted almonds
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • touch of almond extract
  • vegetable oil spray

Method

  • Saute onion, garlic, mushrooms and thyme at medium heat in saucepan sprayed with vegetable oil; cook until all appearance of liquid is gone.
  • While this is cooking, combine almonds, olive oil and extract in food processor.
  • Add mushroom mixture and continue to process until smooth.
  • Slowly add balsamic vinegar while processing.
  • Chill in fridge.
  • Use it as a traditional pate, stuff mushrooms, crusty bread or crackers.