Jun 09 2008
Healthy Eating Recipe 13 - Walnut Pate
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I have just been on holiday in France for a few days and I love the French style of eating. One of my favourite things are the delicious salads, which often have Walnuts in them. I love walnuts tossed in a little honey and gently roasted but they are a treat I don’t often have. The crunchy salads reminded me of a quick and easy recipe that I like to make now that picnic season is upon us. I like lush Pates and Dips but they aren’t always the best thing as they can be high in fat but this one uses low fat soft cheese and is full of minerals and vitamins. It is delicious, and ideal scooping with crusty bread or even spreading!
Ingredients
1 lb (400 gms) low fat soft cheese
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh herbs (or substitute 1 tbsp dried)
3 ozs (75 gms) fresh walnuts - pieces are fine
Bread or Carrot and Celery Sticks to serve.
Method
Put all the ingredients into a bowl or food processor and mix until well blended.
Put the mixture into a dish and smooth the top.
Cover and put into the fridge for a minimum of 20 minutes
Serve with chunks of bread or vegetables to scoop up the pate.
Serves 3 or 4 as a Starter sized portion
