Chickpea Caper Pate

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tbsp tahini
  • 3 cups canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup miso
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry basil
  • 3 tbsp capers
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • pita bread, sliced
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Saute the mushrooms in the olive oil.  Put the mushrooms in a food processor.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
  4. If the mixture is too dry, add some of the caper juice.
  5. Spread the mixture in a greased loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  7. Remove from the oven and place 5 lb of weight on the aluminum foil.  Chill.
  8. Serve with the pita or with crackers.
  9. Cover with greased aluminum foil.

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