Mock Chopped Liver (Cashew and Green Bean Pâté)

This spread resembles chopped liver in an uncanny way, but its delicious flavor will not be off-putting to those who don’t care for imitation meat flavors. Serve it with any kind of cracker, or as a spread for fresh bread.

Makes: About 2 cups

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 2/3 cup toasted cashews (see note)
• 1 cup steamed green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths,
  or 1 cup thawed frozen cut green beans
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Sauté the onions slowly over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until nicely browned.

Combine the onions with the remaining ingredients in the container of a food processor. Process until smoothly pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Store in a jar until needed, and bring to room temperature before serving.

Note: I like the added flavor given by the toasted cashews, but if you’re into raw cashews, by all means, use them.

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