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    5 from 8 reviews

    Lentil Walnut Vegan Pâté

    By Alanna Taylor-Tobin on Apr 22, 2011 (updated Sep 4, 2023) / 60 Comments Jump to Recipe

    This vegan pâté recipe gets body from lentils and toasted walnuts and big flavor from a few unusual suspects: miso, mirin, and umeboshi. Serve it up with cornichons, baguette, cassava crackers, or slices of quick sourdough focaccia. 

    a delicious bowl of lentil walnut vegan pate with baguette

    Vegan Pâté that Tastes Like the Real Deal

    Growing up, my dad would often set out a container of Trader Joe's pâté with cheese and crackers for a snack (he's a classy guy!) Years later I discovered this plant-based walnut lentil pâté recipe that tastes exactly the way I remember the traditional stuff, only with none of the same ingredients. Read on!

    a scoop of lentils and walnuts for vegan pate recipe

    lentils in a pot of water

    ingredients for vegan walnut lentil pate being cooked in a pan

    walnuts in a blender for lentil walnut vegan pate
    When I moved in with my vegetarian partner Jay, I used it as an excuse to invest in many plant-based cookbooks. Everything by Deborah Madison found its way onto my shelf, in addition to Chez Panisse Vegetables, The Moosewood Cookbook and Enchanted Broccoli Forest, and Everyday Greens, to name just a few. When I learned that Real Food Daily, a vegan restaurant in my old haunts of Santa Monica, had come out with a collection of tantalizing recipes and photography, I snapped it up.

    making walnut butter for walnut lentil vegan pate

    Vegan Walnut Lentil Pâté

    It had been many years since I had eaten real pâté when I pureed up this walnut lentil pâté for the first time. When I tasted it, a million memories rushed back of eating the Trader Joe's pâté my dad used to buy, with cornichons (tiny, tangy pickles) and stone-ground, whole-wheat crackers. It tasted exactly the way I remembered the meaty stuff: sweet, meaty and rich, with the texture of velvet on the tongue.

    While sherry and liver gave the pâté with which I was familiar its characteristically complex taste, a stealthy trio of Japanese ingredients flavor this vegan spread. First, caramelized onions and garlic are deglazed with Mirin, a sweet cooking wine. Bay leaf-scented lentils and toasted walnuts are then blended with umeboshi, a pink puree made from pickled sour plums, and miso, fermented soybean paste. A handful of fresh herbs adds further depth and flecks of color. The recipe does require several steps - sauteing onions, toasting the nuts, cooking the lentils - but in the end, this vegan pâté recipe comes together in minutes with the help of a food processor.

    umeboshi and miso for vegan pate recipeTop: umeboshi (pickled plum) paste Bottom: yellow miso

    I've made this vegan pâté many times, for many events, varying the herbs, adding a bit of olive oil for moisture, but keeping the rest exactly the same. Every skeptical mouth that tastes this unassuming spread smiles in rapturous surprise; most go on to ask for the recipe.

    top down shot of lentil walnut vegan pate
    And I'm always happy to tell them that no pigs were harmed in the making of this plant-based pâté.

    walnut lentil pate on crostini

    Bojon appétit, my sweets! If you make this, I’d love to know. Please leave a comment and rating below, and tag your Instagram snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet.

    5 from 8 reviews

    Vegan Lentil Walnut Pâté

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    A tasty vegan pate that tastes like the real deal. Serve it up with cornichons, baguette, cassava crackers, or slices of sourdough discard focaccia.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 to 10 appetizer servings (makes about 3 cups)

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup dried green lentils (lentils de puy)
    • 3 cups water
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided use)
    • 1 small, yellow onion, chopped
    • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon mirin
    • 1 1/4 cups walnuts, lightly toasted (for 6 - 12 minutes at 350º) and cooled
    • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, basil or parsley, plus extra for garnish, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, oregano or marjoram, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons umeboshi paste
    • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • extra olive oil, for drizzling
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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until the lentils are very tender (but not falling apart), 20 - 30 minutes. Drain, discard the bay leaf, and cool completely (you can speed this up by spreading the lentils out on a plate and sticking them in the fridge).
    • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute, stirring frequently and reducing the heat if necessary, until the onions are golden, about 15 minutes. Stir in the mirin and remove from the heat. Cool completely (to speed up the process, see lentils, above).
    • Place the toasted and cooled walnuts in the bowl of a food processor and puree until it looks like nut butter, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the cooled lentils and the onion mixture and puree smooth. Add in the herbs, miso, umeboshi, pepper, and remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and blend until smooth.
    • Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Drizzle with olive oil and chopped fresh herbs, and serve with crackers or sliced baguette and cornichons or olives.

    Notes

    Adapted from the Real Food Daily Cookbook.
    Miso, umeboshi paste and mirin can all be found in hippy health food stores/Whole Foods in the Asian foods aisle, or at Asian (Japanese) markets. Look for miso that is stored in the refrigerator rather than shelf stable, as it will contain all the beneficial bacteria and probiotics of which miso is full.
    Don't worry about the pâté's lack of salt - the miso and umeboshi paste both contain the salt needed to give the pâté just the right amount of flavor.
    Nutritional values are based on one of eight servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 262mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 4.8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.3mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!
    knife going into bowl of pate

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      5 from 8 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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    1. Shannon says

      April 22, 2011 at 12:50 pm

      Love your story telling!

      Everything you post looks SO fabulous! I have been checking out different animal-free pate recipes lately and I LOVE the sound of yours. I'm definitely bookmarking this!

      Reply
    2. alanna says

      April 22, 2011 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you for the kind words! Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
    3. Jessa says

      April 24, 2011 at 3:42 pm

      This is the BEST pate EVER. I honestly don't think I've had a meat pate that can compare. Its simple, unassuming color and texture did not prepare me for the astounding complexity and richness that this spread manages to balance (perfectly).

      Maybe this is due to my (borderline unhealthy) attraction to all things miso/mirin/umeboshi/Japanese, or just Alanna's remarkable ability to make just about any food feel rich and delectable and special. Still, I think this recipe is a winner and I can't wait to get home and give it a try myself!

      Reply
    4. TJ says

      December 21, 2011 at 5:32 pm

      Hi, thanks for this recipe. It looks and sounds amazing. I'm having a hard time finding umeboshi paste in my area - can you suggest anything that I can substitute it with?

      Reply
    5. Alanna says

      December 21, 2011 at 8:21 pm

      Umeboshi is very tart and salty, so I'd recommend making the pâté with everything but the umeboshi, then adding either more miso and mirin, or adding salt and lemon juice until the pate tastes good to you (or a bit of all four). Let us know how it goes!

      Reply
      • Stacey Boyer says

        January 19, 2020 at 7:25 am

        Every time I made this, I’ve meant to gush about how incredible it is. So, so good. The other thing I forget every time is, how dark walnuts get at 350 for ten minutes. Did you start yours from the freezer, or are they just supposed to be deep brown?
        Oven is calibrated.
        THIS STUFF IS SOOOOO DELICIOUS. No reason to sub ingredients- Amazon. ;)

        Reply
        • Alanna says

          January 19, 2020 at 10:03 pm

          I'm so glad you like this pate! It's a regular in my kitchen too.

          Thanks for the note about the walnuts! I do start mine from the freezer, so I'll update the recipe with a lower range. They should just be golden and toasty-smelling, not too dark. :)

          Reply
    6. Shannon says

      December 29, 2011 at 9:10 pm

      I found the Umeboshi at both Whole Foods and my local Health Food Store - I actually had no luck at the Asian grocer (partly because I couldn't discern the labels exactly). I'm making this for NYE after having it bookmarked/having the ingredients for months!

      Reply
    7. Alanna says

      January 01, 2012 at 3:23 am

      Awesome! Hope you're enjoying it. We've been living on it lately. Cheers!

      Reply
    8. Unknown says

      February 12, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      We had a similar pate at Angelica's Kitchen in NYC, one of our favorite vegan restaurants. I'd been looking for a similar recipe and yours is simply the best. Thanks for providing this new addition to our rotating list of favorites!

      Reply
    9. Alanna says

      February 13, 2012 at 8:03 am

      So glad to hear it; thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
    10. Anonymous says

      February 14, 2012 at 2:27 am

      I just made this and it was SO good. I thought I had some umeboshi paste but I didn't, so it got left out, and it still tasted amazing without it. I'm definitely going to make this for any parties in the future. :)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 20, 2012 at 6:52 pm

        Good to know that a lack of umeboshi isn't a deal-breaker! So glad you like the pate. :)

        Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      June 20, 2012 at 5:41 pm

      This looks like a keeper! I use a good lentil spread from Gourmet mag with a head of roasted garlic. I am a Tenzo at a Buddhist zendo where there is lots of mirin, miso & Asian ingredients lying around. Lentils & walnuts are an especially good combo. We use a lot of French lentils now cuz they cook quicker. Always good to keep no ego in the food , but for feasts & ordinations a treat is good. Can't wait to try it. Will even turn the priests on to les cornichonsMerci!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2012 at 5:07 pm

        This is the coolest comment I've gotten on my site - thank you! I do hope the priests approve. : ) And the roasted garlic variation sounds delicious - I'll have to try that one sometime.

        Reply
    12. Anonymous says

      July 10, 2012 at 4:36 pm

      We just had the most amazing Vietnamese sandwiches at a shop in Guerneville. One of the ingredients was lentil walnut pate, so I googled it this morning. There it was, and I think this recipe looks perfect. I'm not in any hurry to get home from this lovely trip to wine country, but at least I have this to look forward to. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 10, 2012 at 5:05 pm

        That sounds amazing - what's the name of the shop? Enjoy the rest of your trip, and the pate!

        Reply
    13. Anonymous says

      December 21, 2012 at 6:45 pm

      This is the best pate I've ever had! It's fast becoming a favorite on the holiday party circuit. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 22, 2012 at 4:20 am

        That's fantastic - I'm so happy to hear it!

        Reply
    14. Deb Schiff says

      February 18, 2013 at 2:06 pm

      The recipe is quite like the one from the Angelica Kitchen cookbook -- a favorite of guests.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 09, 2013 at 10:14 pm

        Interesting - I'll have to check that book out.

        Reply
    15. Charlotte says

      April 09, 2013 at 8:46 pm

      This looks wonderful! I only have ground walnuts at the moment, roughly how many grams of walnuts would you say you used? Were they whole walnuts or walnut pieces?

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 09, 2013 at 10:18 pm

        Hi Charlotte, I appear to have used mostly whole walnuts that were a bit broken up, as per the photo above. Google says that 1 cup of whole walnuts equals roughly 4 ounces. I used 1 1/4 cups, so roughly 5-6 ounces, or 140-170 grams total. I don't think that a little more or less will make a big difference, so proceed fearlessly! Let us know how it comes out. Happy cooking!

        Reply
    16. Charlotte says

      April 10, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you! Can't wait to try it :-)

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 20, 2013 at 3:52 pm

        You're welcome! :)

        Reply
    17. Katherine says

      May 20, 2013 at 1:33 pm

      Another winner! Fascinating fusion of Asian ingredients with decidedly European ingredients. Generic grocery store lentils from my pantry, and I happened to have whole pickled umeboshi with shiso so used that since it gets pureed anyway.

      Sliced up some bread but I think crudites would let the flavor shine through more. Unfortunately, my carrots are earmarked for your Curried Carrot Soup with Ginger and Coconut Milk.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 20, 2013 at 3:54 pm

        Hi Katherine, umeboshi with shiso sounds delicious! I'm so glad you like the pate - it's one of my all-time favorite recipes, too. I bet crudites would be a great vehicle for it. I hope you enjoy the carrot soup, as well!

        Reply
      • Katherine says

        May 23, 2013 at 1:49 pm

        You know what I was missing? The olive oil. Added that for serving (as you have in the recipe - DUH) and now I think it works great with bread, too.

        Have you ever grilled the bread with olive oil?

        Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 24, 2013 at 5:42 pm

        That would be delicious! :)

        Reply
    18. Charlotte says

      December 19, 2013 at 10:47 am

      I've made this according to the recipe many times, and it is SO delicious!

      However, I wanted to make it while visiting my father in rural Spain, where you can't get ingredients like miso, mirin or umeboshi, so I made some changes, and while it wasn't quite as good as the original, it was still pretty damn amazing :-) So, for those of you having trouble finding some of the ingredients: I replaced both the mirin and the umeboshi by soaking raisins in sherry with a lot of salt and a dash of syrup for a couple of hours, and then putting it through the food processor. I replaced the miso with a much smaller amount (probably about a tablespoon) of soy sauce, because I thought the soy flavour might become a bit overwhelming if I used more.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 19, 2013 at 5:26 pm

        Hi Charlotte - those are brilliant adaptations, and I'm so glad they worked out! Thank you so much for sharing!

        Reply
    19. Boudica Andred says

      April 14, 2014 at 1:04 am

      I just would like to say that I followed a link from another site here (where they also had a veg. pate) and not only does your recipe look light years better, your writing is a real treat in itself. Looking forward to giving this a try.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 14, 2014 at 5:21 pm

        Aw, thank you, Boudica! I hope you like the pate - I think it's pretty awesome. I still make it all the time. :)

        Reply
    20. Kay says

      December 31, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      I found your recipe about 2 years ago, and every time I've made it people have marvelled at it and wanted the recipe - I'm so glad to have found it, and I'm going to make it again for a New Year's Day gathering. I even impressed a woman where I work who's a former caterer - at parties everyone rushes to get her contribution first!
      My mother is Japanese so I'm familiar with miso and umeboshi, but would never have known that they could contribute that essential "meaty" flavor to this pate. It's also a great one because it's not just vegetarian but vegan. You have a lot of other recipes that look wonderful too......

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        January 01, 2016 at 8:05 am

        Thanks, Kay! I'm so glad you all are liking this pate - the recipe is indeed a gem. :)

        Reply
    21. joanne says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:04 am

      I'm going to be trying this recipe out for a birthday party this week, but was wondering since umeboshi paste is quite expensive, whether capers might be a good substitute? And if so, how much you might put in? I did get the umeboshi paste for this party though, which I found at Whole Foods.

      There were quite a few different misos out there.. what brand did you get? I got the Miso Master Organic Chickpea which looked yellow, compared to the other misos. I hope that's the right one to use.. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    22. joanne says

      July 27, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      I forgot to ask and I'm hoping you see this soon, as I am making this for tomorrow, starting it tonight.. if I double the recipe, do I just double all the ingredients including the black pepper? Can I mix cilantro and parsley, or is it better to stick to one kind of herb? Thanks again!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 27, 2017 at 7:50 pm

        Hi Joanne! I think it's fine to double all the ingredients, though you may need to adjust them to your taste a bit. If you're concerned about it being too peppery, feel free to use less and add it in to taste if you like. As for the umeboshi, capers would seem like a good substitute – maybe start with a couple of teaspoons and adjust from there? If you try it, please report back! The miso you got seems a-ok; there are some darker, aged misos that might change the color and taste, so anything light in color and with a mild flavor should be perfect. Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
        • joanne says

          July 27, 2017 at 9:27 pm

          Thanks for your quick reply! I've made the walnut butter in my 4 cup mini-prep food processor, but it's not large enough to blend all the other ingredients. I have an immersion blender and a Vitamix.. Can I use either of them to finish the job or would you recommend one over the other?
          I guess I could also do very small batches in my mini processor, then mix them all together by hand. Any suggestions? Thanks, I'll report back.

          Reply
    23. joanne says

      July 27, 2017 at 9:32 pm

      Forgot to mention.. I may not finish the recipe tonight, but will tackle it tomorrow morning. I've finished the walnut butter and lentils.. Do I need to refrigerate the walnut butter as well as the lentils if I finish tomorrow? Thanks again!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 29, 2017 at 10:58 pm

        Hi Joanne! Sorry for the delayed reply - did it turn out alright?

        Reply
        • joanne says

          July 29, 2017 at 11:20 pm

          Hi Alanna! Oops I meant to come back and give you feedback earlier.. It was a great success!! Everyone loved it and was raving about it. I doubled the recipe so I could keep some for myself, and I'm loving it too, and have been noshing on it today. I really like that it's full of protein, probiotics and all the good stuff.. makes for easy healthy snacking. Thanks again for a fantastic recipe!

          Reply
          • Alanna says

            July 30, 2017 at 8:25 pm

            I'm so glad it was a success! It's an all-time favorite around here, too. :)

            Reply
    24. joanne says

      May 27, 2020 at 5:08 am

      Hi! I've come into a bounty of walnuts and thought of this delicious recipe. I might be making a big batch, but was wondering if this will freeze well and how long do you think it will be good for?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 28, 2020 at 11:48 am

        That's a good question. I've never tried freezing it, but I think that would work fine. The texture would be the only thing that might change, but since there's no dairy in it, I don't think it should. It would keep frozen for several months at least, and in the fridge for a week or so. Please let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    25. Didina+Gnagnide+Angorinie says

      November 19, 2020 at 10:28 am

      Hi,
      I was intrigued by this recipe but I have some peculiar dietary requirements to follow. I can't eat food from the allium family (onion, garlic, shallots, etc) due to stomach issues. Do you think I could cut them out of this recipe and still have a tasty dish?
      I know, it's sad. I come from a family of Lugurian innkeepers whose main dish is pesto.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        November 22, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        Hi Didi! Aw that's tough, and I totally get it. I've been doing a freaky elimination diet this year myself. I bet you'd still get a lot of good umami flavors without the garlic and onion here. I wonder if using other sauteed veggies would be nice - maybe finely diced fennel bulb and/or carrots - to add that roasty vegetable flavor? Please let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    26. Kristina says

      December 02, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      OMG! I LOVE this recipe!!!! It might be the best thing I've ever tasted!! My God parents are foodies and I am as well, but I'm vegan and gluten free (celiac!) and for thanksgiving I think my Godmother was panicking on what to let me eat! haha! She found your recipe, we made it together, so easy... and it was the most popular thing we had!! I am hooked on your site! I love cookbooks and instagram, and I can't wait to follow you, cook more, and get your book!!! THANK YOU!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        December 07, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        Awwwww this is the sweetest note!! Thank you for trying this recipe - I love it so much too! Wow vegan and celiac sounds incredibly challenging. I'm so glad you can eat this! Many of my recent recipes are vegan as I had to cut out dairy and eggs for an elimination diet this year. There are a few vegan recipes in Alternative Baker but not a ton. That said, it's pretty straightforward to sub out the dairy in most recipes. Eggs are a little tricker but I'm happy to help make suggestions if you need!

        Reply
    27. T.K. says

      November 05, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      An absolute hit with guests. A friend brought it to a dinner get-together and it was the star of the appetizer show. Everyone, including me, asked for the recipe. I myself am about to make it for guests for the second time. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        November 06, 2021 at 11:03 am

        I'm so glad you all are enjoying this recipe! It's a constant favorite around here as well. Bojon appétit! ;)

        Reply
    28. Adlfk says

      October 24, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      What an amazing treat ! I made it in the afternoon & just finished having it for dinner on Wasa crispy bread. Just 2 Tartines with cornichons+ Gherkins & a bowl of Tomato soup. I can’t explain the feeling ... it was almost surreal. I was expecting it to mimic Pâté ... but it went beyond that. It was something even better. It’s beyond Pâté. Even if I were craving the animal based version, this would make me forget about my craving because of how good it tastes. What’s interesting is I confused the Lentil to Walnut ratio. I used canned Biona lentils and instead of 1.5 cups , I used about 2.5 cups. And when I tasted the mixture this afternoon, It definitely was very Lentil-y. But the flavor changed after 6 hours in the fridge into this amazing thing. It wasn’t Lentil-y. So, now I’m so eager to repeat the recipe with the correct ratio. I don’t even want to tweak your original formula. I am so intrigued. I really want to taste what you’ve envisioned.

      Just so you know, I’m on a portion control diet. I’ve been on this diet for almost 4 months already and I’m halfway to my target. What helps make the diet enjoyable are two main things : 1- Eating everything I love & 2- cooking it myself so I control the ingredients and fat content. Also the time I spend cooking & recreating other people’s recipes, is great to keep me busy and not even think about deviating from the diet. Besides, I try to make every meal exciting. There’s always a highlight in every meal which I look forward to. It can be something so simple, like homemade peanut butter. Or, a delicacy like this Pâté. So I thank you for this recipe & for making it a part of my healthy journey.

      How I found your recipe was by searching for Umeboshi as ingredient. Back during the pandemic, I hoarded many jars. And I wanted to find something other than sushi. Yours was the most interesting thing I found. The other recipes were of very simple stuff like avocado toast 🤣 nothing so sophisticated.

      Ps: I used a Tbsp of Truffle Infused EVOO in the final stage.

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        October 31, 2022 at 6:48 pm

        This sweet comment positively makes my day! I love this recipe so much, too, and I know what you mean – the flavor is uncannily like classic pate but somehow it's even more velvety and umami. I need to make it again asap! Sounds absolutely perfect on Wasa crackers with cornichons and tomato soup.

        I reread the recipe and I don't seem to have given a quantity for the lentils after they're cooked (just to start with 3/4 cup dry). It's possible that the amount of cooked lentils would actually be closer to 2 1/2 cups (Google says they "double or triple in size" when cooked) so perhaps it wasn't a mistake after all!

        Reply
    29. Amy says

      May 30, 2023 at 2:20 pm

      I used to buy a similar lentil-walnut pâté made with umeboshi and miso at the Park Slope Coop in Brooklyn. This time, not even my Asian grocery carried the umeboshi paste. I ended up subbing pickled ginger–figuring it would add some of the fermented goodness and a welcome kick–and added a splash of the ginger brine and some plum wine to the mirin when I deglazed. (I've also subbed umeboshi vinegar in the past). It was fabulous. But I finally gave in and ordered umeboshi paste from Amazon (sorry local grocers!). This really is the secret ingredient! Something about the tart, fermented fruitiness really does add a certain haunting meatiness to the recipe. The pickled ginger version was great, but the umeboshi version is divine. Exactly as I remembered!

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      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        June 06, 2023 at 12:20 pm

        Hi Amy,

        I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe! That's very cool that the Park Slope coop used to carry something similar. I wonder if they were inspired by the same recipe from the Real Food Daily cookbook! I'm glad you were able to find some umeboshi paste and that it added that umami flavor. I agree, it's so special here! So smart to try pickled ginger, one of my favorite things. I bet that tasted delicious in its own rite.

        Thanks a bunch for trying the recipe out and for the sweet note!

        -A

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    30. Carmen Johnson says

      September 02, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thank you! This looks amazing. Could I use Ume Plum Vinegar as a substitute for umeboshi?

      Reply
      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        September 02, 2023 at 9:31 am

        I think that would work! I would just add it to taste at the end since you'll likely want less of it, maybe 1-2 teaspoons. Please let me know how it goes!

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        • Carmen Johnson says

          September 02, 2023 at 11:16 am

          Thank you and will do.

          Reply
    31. Viktoria says

      November 17, 2024 at 2:02 pm

      The walnut and lentil combination is so flavourful. Love the tiny hints of unprocesssed walnut. Another keeper from your site. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Alanna Taylor-Tobin says

        November 19, 2024 at 9:50 pm

        Aw I'm so glad you loved the pate - this is one my all-time favorite recipes too!

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    Sunday forecast: 100% chance of pancakes! 🥞☀️

These buckwheat pancakes are everything I want on a slow morning: tender, floofy, and full of deep, toasty flavor from dark buckwheat flour (I love using @arrowheadmills which is certified #glutenfree).

They're easy to whip up with a few pantry staples:
🌾 dark buckwheat flour
🍚 sweet rice flour
🥄 baking powder & baking soda
🧂 salt
🥚 egg
🥛 Greek yogurt + milk (or plant milk)
🍁 maple syrup
🧈 butter

Crisp edges, moist middles, serious cozy vibes. 

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    I just scored a bunch of rhubarb from my mother-in I just scored a bunch of rhubarb from my mother-in-law's garden, so I knew it was time to share this gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp!

The sturdy crumble topping uses a unique mixing method: a beaten egg gets rubbed with the dry ingredients, sprinkled over the fruit, and drizzled with a stick of melted butter. Made gluten-free with sweet rice and oat flours, the texture ends up similar to a crisp-chewy oatmeal cookie.

The crunchy topping soaks up the juices from crimson strawberry rhubarb compote and the whole thing tastes like spring in a bowl. Sweet-tart deliciousness.

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    ✨ This lemon tart makes you feel like a fancy Fr ✨ This lemon tart makes you feel like a fancy French pastry chef — but it’s secretly super easy. 

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    You’d never guess this ultra-moist, tender carro You’d never guess this ultra-moist, tender carrot cake is gluten-free and naturally sweetened! 😍 Made with almond flour, cassava flour, and topped with the dreamiest honey cream cheese frosting. Who’s grabbing a fork??
 
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