Think carrot cashew pâté meets Cuban deviled ham spread. A nutty savory spread that’s delicious for crackers, sandwiches, and a perfect companion to a vegan charcuterie board!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Flavor: It’s a delightful balance of flavors that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways!
• Cruelty-free: No animal cruelty like traditional pâté and spreads that contain animal derived products.
• Simple: Uses simple ingredients making this a quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients

• Cashews: is the smooth nutty depth in this recipe.
• Carrots: gives this pâté an earthy base.
• White miso paste: adds a savory umami kick.
• Thyme: adds a delicious herby flavor.
• Paprika: contributes a mild smokiness.
• Soy sauce: gives this its salty savory notes.
• Lemon juice: brightens all the flavors with a little acidity.

A Few Tips and Swaps

• Cashews: Make sure to soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 – 30 minutes to get a creamier blend.
• Carrots: The carrots should be shredded in order to get a creamy consistency.
• Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more lemon juice for acidity or miso for umami.
• Chill before serving: Let the pâté chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

How to Store

Similar to hummus, store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for about 3-5 days.

Pairing Suggestions

This pâté works for so many things! As a spread on crackers, veggies, over toast, or in a sandwich! Bring it out with a basket of fresh bread to serve it as an appetizer to some of our tasty mains like our lemon sun-dried tomato and artichoke pasta, Peruvian “lomo” saltado, or lemon zuchini pasta.

We hope you enjoy this recipe. Remember, every step you take towards a plant-based lifestyle is something to be proud of. Whether you’re vegan, trying to eat more plant-based meals, or just here for a delicious recipe –
thank you for being part of the journey with us!

Carrot Cashew Pâté

Think carrot cashew pâté meets Cuban deviled ham spread. A nutty savory spread that's delicious for crackers, sandwiches, and a perfect companion to a vegan charcuterie board!

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, French

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Easy, Simple Recipe, Vegan Appetizer, Vegan Tapas

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 203kcal

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Equipment

• 1 food processor

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup cashews (soaked in hot water)
• ▢ 1 cup carrots (shredded)
• ▢ 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• ▢ ½ tsp white miso paste
• ▢ ½ tsp thyme
• ▢ ½ tsp paprika
• ▢ ½ lemon (juiced)

Instructions

• Prep: Soak the cashews in hot water for 15 – 30 minutes and shred the carrot.
• Process: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and process until everything is combined.
• Chill: Transfer the spread into a container, such as a ramekin. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5485IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

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