Savoury Veggie Pate

Elevate your appetizer game with this rich and flavorful Savoury Veggie Pâté—a healthy plant-based spread that’s as versatile as it is delicious. This recipe combines roasted carrots, zucchini, celery, and onion with toasted walnuts and sunflower seeds for a creamy, nutty base, enhanced by the umami notes of soy sauce and nutritional yeast. Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, along with a touch of smoked paprika and lemon juice, create layers of vibrant flavor that are perfect for entertaining or everyday snacking. Ready in under an hour, this vegan and gluten-free pâté pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh bread, or crunchy veggie sticks, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and chopped Carrot
• 1 medium, chopped Zucchini
• 2 chopped Celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup, toasted Walnuts
• 0.5 cup, toasted Sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon, chopped Fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the chopped carrots, zucchini, celery, and onion on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.

Step 3

While the vegetables are roasting, toast the walnuts and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

Once the vegetables are roasted, allow them to cool for 5–10 minutes.

Step 5

In a food processor, add the roasted vegetables, toasted walnuts and sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, fresh thyme, parsley, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and water. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if required.

Step 7

Taste the pâté and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 8

Transfer the pâté to a serving dish or airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1234.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1774.4

Total Fat 144.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 83.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5504.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 94.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 36.9g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 486.0mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 3820.6mg	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: 69.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 20.1%