Vegetable Pate

Vegetable Pate

      Many people wonder how to incorporate as many vegetables in the diet as I advocate, aside from the trusty stir fries and steamed vegetable medleys. Vegetable pates are a good way to do it. Great as appetizers, or snacks, the fresh vegetables give quick energy, vitamins and nutrients to hungry people and the nuts or seeds, and olive oil, in the recipes slow down the metabolism of the glucose, (that everything we eat is converted into except protein), and the good oils supply the building blocks for hormones, that are the messengers  for everything in the body. Coconut oil would be a nice addition, since it quick brain food and  easily assimilated by the body.    

      To make a vegetable pate, chose a wide range of vegetables, and an assortment of nuts and seeds. You can keep it simple, or throw anything and everything in. The main way to master vegetable pates is to experiment and have fun!  

       My latest concoction included, cauliflower, carrot, broccoli stalk, pea pods, a little green onion, roasted red pepper, one garlic clove, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashews, sea salt, Tamari, ( or you can use Braggs Amino Acids), Lemon juice from one lemon and about 1/4 cup olive oil. Two small packages of a roasted seaweed snack, cut into small very squares (available in Health Food Stores), and a very small amount of minced fresh ginger. Flax seeds or sesame seeds would be lovely additions as well. Put it all a food processor and blend until smooth. You might need to add more olive oil.    
       Serve on brown rice crackers, celery, or for added color and flair, cut mini red, yellow and orange peppers in half and stuff with pate. You can also spread the pate 1/4 inch thin and dehydrate it to make a delicious cracker. 

        There is no wrong way to make it. Taste it as you go and see what you like. The main way to master vegetable pates is to experiment and have fun.  Enjoy!

                                                        Health & Happiness,

                                                                  Nancy Burton, L.Ac.

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