Brighton Beach Sid's Famous Vegetarian Chopped Liver Green Bean

Experience a nostalgic twist on a classic with Brighton Beach Sid's Famous Vegetarian Chopped Liver Green Bean—a rich, hearty spread that’s packed with flavor and perfect for vegetarians. This delicious recipe combines tender green beans, earthy mushrooms, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts, and protein-rich hard-boiled eggs to create a robust, nutty, and savory blend reminiscent of traditional chopped liver. The mixture is pulsed to a delightfully chunky yet spreadable texture and is beautifully garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is both wholesome and versatile, making it a standout for appetizers, holiday menus, or light meals. Serve it with crackers, fresh bread, or crisp veggie sticks, and watch it disappear at your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 1.5 cups white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 unit onion, large, diced
• 3 units hard-boiled eggs
• 0.75 cups walnuts, toasted
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 4-5 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook the mushrooms for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and most of their liquid has evaporated. Add the minced garlic in the last minute of cooking and stir to combine. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a food processor, combine the cooked green beans, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, toasted walnuts, salt, and black pepper. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a rough, spreadable consistency. Be careful not to over-process as you want some texture to remain.

Step 5

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 6

Transfer the vegetarian chopped liver to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, sliced bread, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(866.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1380.5

Total Fat 118.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 616.5mg	0%
Sodium 2001.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 45.0g	0%

Vitamin D 162IU	0%
Calcium 309.8mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 1915.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.7%

Protein: 12.3%

Carbs: 15.0%