White Bean Pate

Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful White Bean Pâté, a quick and healthy spread perfect for any occasion. Made with velvety cannellini beans, zesty lemon juice, nutty tahini, and a hint of aromatic cumin, this plant-based pâté is blended to perfection for a smooth, luxurious texture. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant pop of flavor, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoky paprika take this spread to the next level. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's an easy vegan recipe that's both satisfying and versatile. Serve it with crusty bread, crisp crackers, or colorful raw veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or light snack. Perfect for meal prepping, this pâté can also be refrigerated to enjoy throughout the week!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cannellini beans (cooked and drained)
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for garnish)
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the cannellini beans if using canned beans, and set them aside.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the cannellini beans, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, chopped parsley, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too stiff, add an additional tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

Taste the pate and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preferences.

Step 6

Transfer the pate to a serving bowl.

Step 7

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika on top as garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(467.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1098.3

Total Fat 80.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1211.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 2.8g
Protein 30.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1340.6mg	0%
Iron 5365.1mg	0%
Potassium 1288.3mg	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: 62.8%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 26.6%