White Bean Pate

A tasty alternative to a traditional liver pate. Serve with crusty bread or pita chips. This can be prepared 24 hours ahead.

Step: 1

Lightly grease a serving bowl with butter.

Step: 2

Pour olive oil into a skillet; add white pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Place the skillet over medium heat and warm the spices until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir shallot into the warm oil and spices; cook and stir until the shallot begins to change color, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step: 4

Stir cannellini beans and tomato paste into the shallot and spice mixture. Cook and stir while mashing the beans thoroughly, about 5 minutes.

Step: 5

Stir sherry and soy sauce through the mashed bean mixture; cook until the liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step: 6

Remove the skillet from heat. Stir melted butter through the bean mixture; season with salt. Pack the bean mixture into the prepared bowl.

Step: 7

Chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour; garnish with parsley and paprika to serve.

Per Serving: 90 calories; protein 2.8g; carbohydrates 11g; fat 3.7g; cholesterol 4.5mg; sodium 209.6mg.

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