Leek and Sunflower Pâté
Leek & Sunflower Pâté rides in smooth, savoury, and downright irresistible… with zero dairy, zero fuss, and 100% plant-powered goodness. If you think pâté needs to be fancy, fussy, or full of things you can’t pronounce—think again. Traditionally, pâté is a smooth, rich spread (often made from meat or liver (yuk) that’s served with bread or crackers as an elegant appetizer. Here you'll find a luxurious texture and bold flavour that's cruelty-free. Roasted garlic brings mellow sweetness, roasted leeks add deep caramelized flavour, and the sunflower–pine nut duo creates a creamy, luxurious texture that feels far more decadent than it has any right to be. The medium tofu sneaks in a silky finish and boosts the protein, while nutritional yeast and tamari layer in bold umami that’ll make you want to lick the food processor clean. Bring it to your next potluck, serve it as a classy appetizer for guests, or spread it on crackers when you want to impress yourself. However you scoop it, this pâté steals the show every single time.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ of roasted bulb of garlic (about 6-8 cloves)
- 1 cup sunflower seeds soaked for 4 hours
- ½ cup pine nuts soaked for 4 hours
- ⅔ cup roasted leeks chopped
- 1 cup medium tofu
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup tamari or Bragg soy seasoning
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp Spike all-purpose seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp minced parsley leaves + a few for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and discard the skins from the cloves within ½ head of Roasted Bulb of Garlic (6–8 cloves) and place in a food processor. Drain and rinse the soaked sunflowers and pine nuts and add to food processor.
- Add to food processor, ⅔ cup roasted and chopped leeks, 1 cup medium tofu, ¼ cup each nutritional yeast, ¼ cup tamari, and ¼ tsp each ground black pepper and Spike seasoning.
- Process until smooth and creamy (3–5 minutes), scraping down sides as needed with a rubber spatula.
- Add 1 tbsp minced parsley leaves and pulse once or twice to combine. Remove mixture to serving bowl and enjoy.
Breakout Trick
For soy-free, replace Bragg soy seasoning or tamari with coconut aminos (soy-free seasoning).
For nut-free replace pine nuts with sunflower seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 286mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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