Louse ma thoom (almond pate)

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Almonds, blanched & toasted
3 eaches Garlic cloves
1 medium Onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Olive oil
12 ounces Mushrooms, halved
½ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Thyme

Directions

Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until they resemble very fine breadcrumbs.

In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the olive oil until the onions are tender. Add all the remaining ingredients. Saute for approximately 5 minutes. The mushrooms need to be limp.

Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process with the almonds. Chop well until you have a thick paste.

Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with crackers, melba toast, pita chips or French bread slices.

Mary Salloum, "A Taste of the Mediterranean: Vegetarian Style" From: Cooking

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