vegan pate, was Becoming totally vegan

[Guest guest]

I ate at Millennium once when they served this, and have heard from

many people that they love it, so I dug up these recipes for a friend

a few years ago. I don't think I ever got around to making it myself,

though. (I usually make hummus.)

 

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Millennium's Tofu Bean Spread

 

While waiting for their meals, diners at Millennium enjoy this

unique, flavorful spread with freshly baked breads.

 

1 lb. firm tofu

1/4 cup mellow light miso

1 cup braised onions and garlic (see below)

In a food processor, combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth.

 

Braised Onions and Garlic

 

6 cups yellow onions cut into 1/2-inch crescents

2 cups peeled garlic

2 tsp. fresh rosemary

1 Tbsp. fresh thyme

1 Tbsp. dried oregano

1 Tbsp. dried basil

1 tsp. dried sage

1 tsp. dried tarragon

1 tsp. salt

1 cup white wine OR veg stock OR water

 

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat,

covered, until garlic softens and mixture is lightly caramelized,

about 20 minutes. Add a little more liquid if it is too dry.

 

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The Millennium Cookbook has a similar, and much simpler, version...

 

 

Millennium Tofu Spread -- Makes about 2.5 cups

 

In a large saute pan or skillet, cook

 

1 yellow onion, cut lengthwise into thin crescents

3 cloves garlic, peeled but left whole

1 tsp sea salt

1/4 cup dry white wine, nonalcoholic white wine, sherry, or veg stock

 

over medium heat until the onions just start to soften, about 5 min.

Add

 

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. dried sage

1/2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

3/4 tsp. ground pepper

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 cup light veg stock or water

 

Cover and cook until the liquid evaporates and the onion and garlic

are very soft and light brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and

cool to room temp.

Crumble

 

12 oz. firm tofu, drained

 

into a medium bowl. Add

 

1/4 cup light miso

 

and the onion mixture and blend well. In a food processor, process

this mixture, in batches if necessary, until smooth. Serve at room

temp. or chilled.

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At 10:10 PM +0000 1/28/08, rudbeckie.goldstrum wrote:

> , cortney aldrich

><massagesister wrote:

>Thanks for the advice olives are a good idea. Tried making vegan pate

>some good some awful. Any good recipes.