Vegan Filet Americain

Savor all the bold flavors of a classic dish with a plant-based twist in this irresistible Vegan Filet Americain. This creamy, protein-packed spread is made with tender chickpeas and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, blended to perfection alongside Dijon mustard, capers, and a smoky hint of paprika. A drizzle of olive oil and a touch of lemon juice bring richness and brightness, while nutritional yeast adds a subtle umami flair. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan spread is perfect as a topping for crunchy baguette slices, a sandwich filling, or a dip for fresh veggies and crackers. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a quick snack, this recipe is the perfect combination of sophistication and convenience, delivering irresistible flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic cloves.

Step 2

Pulse the mixture until the ingredients begin to break down and are well combined, but still chunky.

Step 3

Add the Dijon mustard, capers, smoked paprika, onion powder, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice into the food processor.

Step 4

Blend the mixture again until it becomes smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.

Step 5

With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil until it is fully incorporated and the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and blend for a few more seconds to mix well.

Step 7

Transfer the Vegan Filet Americain to a bowl and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve the spread as a topping on toasted baguette slices, as a sandwich filling, or as a dip for vegetables and crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(796.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1179.2

Total Fat 55.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5842.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.6g	0%
Total Sugars 48.9g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 326.1mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 3318.7mg	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: 39.6%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 46.1%