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Louse Ma Thoom (Almond Pate)

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This Middle-Eastern appetizer features Almonds, blanched & toasted, Garlic cloves, Onion, coarsely chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 603.6
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Middle-Eastern appetizer features Almonds, blanched & toasted, Garlic cloves, Onion, coarsely chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Almonds, blanched & toasted
  • 3 ea Garlic cloves
  • 1 md Onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 12 ounce Mushrooms, halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
Directions
  1. 1
    Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until they resemble very fine breadcrumbs.
  2. 2
    In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the olive oil until the onions are tender.
  3. 3
    Add all the remaining ingredients.
  4. 4
    Saute for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    The mushrooms need to be limp.
  6. 6
    Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process with the almonds.
  7. 7
    Chop well until you have a thick paste.
  8. 8
    Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with crackers, melba toast, pita chips or French bread slices.
  9. 9
    Mary Salloum, "A Taste of the Mediterranean: Vegetarian Style"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 603.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.8g60%
Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2466.5mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 50.5g17%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g51%
Sugars 10.5g
Protein 27.2g55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almond, almonds, appetizer, blanched, blending, chopped, cloves, coarsely, garlic, halved, louse, middle-eastern, mushrooms, nuts, oil, olive, onion, pate, pepper, salt
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/louse-ma-thoom-almond-pate/