Vegetable nut pate

2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil or water
1largeOnion
1cupGreen beans, trimmed
1cupCashews
1tablespoonLemon juice
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil or water in a small frying pan. Cook the onion slowly over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until very soft - about 5-7 minutes.

Steam the green beans over boiling water until just tender, about 10 minutes.

Place the onion, beans and the remaining ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer the pate to a serving bowl and serve immediate. The pate can be refrigerated, but bring it to room temperature before serving.

Preparation time, 20 minutes.