This Mock Chopped Liver is a hearty, vegan alternative to the classic delicatessen staple, crafted from earthy lentils, crunchy walnuts, and deeply savory caramelized onions. The addition of green beans provides a fresh texture, while peanut butter and garlic add a subtle richness and depth of flavor that mimics the mouthfeel of traditional liver pâté. It has a smooth, spreadable consistency with a robust, umami-packed taste profile. Perfect for serving on toasted bagel slices, crisp crackers, or as a flavorful spread in sandwiches. This dish is ideal for potlucks, holiday appetizer spreads, or as a comforting snack for vegetarian and vegan guests who miss traditional Jewish comfort foods.
Mock Chopped Liver (Childs)
Description
This Mock Chopped Liver is a hearty, vegan alternative to the classic delicatessen staple, crafted from earthy lentils, crunchy walnuts, and deeply savory caramelized onions. The addition of green beans provides a fresh texture, while peanut butter and garlic add a subtle richness and depth of flavor that mimics the mouthfeel of traditional liver p&# 195;¢té. It has a smooth, spreadable consistency with a robust, umami-packed taste profile. Perfect for serving on toasted bagel slices, crisp crackers, or as a flavorful spread in sandwiches. This dish is ideal for potlucks, holiday appetizer spreads, or as a comforting snack for vegetarian and vegan guests who miss traditional Jewish comfort foods.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse the dried lentils and cook them until soft, then drain thoroughly.
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Boil or steam green beans until cooked but still firm, not mushy; drain well.
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Sauté diced onions in oil over medium heat until very soft and turning brown.
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Add garlic cloves to the onions and sauté briefly until fragrant.
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Place the cooked lentils, green beans, peanuts, walnuts, onion mixture, and peanut butter into a food processor.
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Blend the mixture until smooth, processing in batches if your food processor is small.
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Season with salt, pepper, and Spike seasoning to taste.
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Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and serve with crackers or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 69.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 5.4g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: This recipe makes a large batch. It freezes well; ensure lentils and green beans are well drained before freezing. Stir well after thawing.
Substitutions: If you do not have Spike seasoning, use a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Unsweetened peanut butter adds richness; almond butter can be used for variety.
Preparation Tip: If your food processor is not large enough, blend ingredients in separate batches (lentils/beans, then nuts/onions) and mix together manually.
Serving Suggestion: Serve on toasted bagel halves, crisp crackers, or as a filling for sandwiches with lettuce and tomato.
