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Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Healthy Lentil Walnut Pâté

Healthy Lentil Walnut Pâté

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Healthy Lentil Walnut Pate Recipe - adapted from GOOP

I’ve been reading the GOOP newsletters since their inception, well before Gwyneth rocked the interwebs with her conscious uncoupling. I’m always so excited to read them as they serve as a peek into a life that I just will never experience, which is just fine with me.

I have a pretty amazing life full of work, travel, friendship, and delicious food, but let’s face it, it’s just not on the GOOP level. Jet-set getaways to Singapore, living room makeovers by the hottest designers complete with $10,000 couches, and a toned body that most twenty-year-olds would be jealous of – not in my future.

Healthy Lentil Walnut Pate Recipe - adapted from GOOP

Creating a healthy pâté

I consider myself a foodie, but Gwyneth’s GOOP recipes are always full of ingredients that I’ve never even heard of. Scouring San Francisco in search of the ingredients can sometimes be quite difficult! When I saw a recipe for a healthy lentil walnut pâté in a GOOP newsletter, I immediately perked up. It was finally something that I could make with ingredients I had around the house, with a few modifications of course.

Served warm, this lentil pâté is healthy and filling. It’s good in the fridge for a few days and can be enjoyed with crackers or with fresh vegetables as a dip. Plus, I’m imagining if I eat it enough I’ll start to look as lean and toned as Gwyneth…right? The pâté was served for my recent birthday party and it was a healthy option, especially compared to things like chai cake and deviled eggs! Healthy Lentil Walnut Pate Recipe - adapted from GOOPThanks so much for reading A Side of Sweet! For more Sweet in your life, you can find me on Instagram, Pinterest, Bloglovin’, Facebook, or Twitter, or subscribe to receive a weekly email with new posts (see sidebar).

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  • Author: Kelly Egan - A Side of Sweet
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 3/4 c. walnuts
  • 1 c. red lentils, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 T. tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and bay leaf, reduce heat to low and cook until soft and caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  2. Remove bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. While the onions are caramelizing, toast the walnuts. Place them on a baking sheet and bake at 400F for about 5-8 minutes, shaking the sheet once halfway for even cooking. Remove from oven and set aside.
  4. Place the lentils, walnuts, onions, tamari/soy sauce, lemon juice and 2 T. olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with crackers, toasted bread and/or fresh vegetables.

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June 23, 2014  •  Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Recipes 11 Comments

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  1. Tricia at Raising Humans says

    June 24, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I don’t know that I’ve every actually eaten pate but this looks lovely!

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    • Kelly says

      June 25, 2014 at 7:21 am

      Pâté is usually a paste made of ground meat and is pretty unhealthy! This is more of a lentil spread and goes down much easier!

      Reply
  2. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

    June 24, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    This looks deliciously healthy, but I can’t even imagine what it tastes like. I can’t wait to try it (at our appetizers-only party;)! Especially if it’ll make me look like G.P.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 25, 2014 at 7:21 am

      My life is basically a quest to look like G.P.! This is a tasty step in the right direction!

      Reply
  3. Christy Milford says

    June 25, 2014 at 8:41 am

    I’ve never thought of making pate with walnuts and lentils! How nutrition boost, batman!
    Your photos are lovely as well 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 26, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      Hey Christy! It’s healthy and delicious – the perfect appetizer to balance all of those unhealthy choices!

      Reply
  4. huppiemama says

    June 26, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    This recipe looks awesome. I will pin it to one of my boards.

    Visiting from #SITS!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 26, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Hey! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing the #SITSlove!

      Reply
  5. Kelly @ Life made Sweeter says

    June 28, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    What a great recipe Kelly! Love lentils and am always looking for new ideas – this pate sounds awesome and can’t wait to try it 🙂 Pinning!

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    • Kelly says

      June 30, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Thanks so much Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    July 9, 2014 at 3:38 am

    awesome recipe! never had a walnut pate before, definitely will have to try this recipe.. thanks Kelly!

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