Yield: 2 cups
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | Vegetable oil or water |
| 1 large | Onion |
| 1 cup | Green beans, trimmed |
| 1 cup | Cashews |
| 1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
| \N \N | Salt to taste |
| \N \N | Pepper to taste |
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.