Green Bean Pate

This unusual pate will be a big hit at your next party. Everyone will ask for this recipe, so be prepared!

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1/2 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
3 large onions, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup vegetable broth
3 hard-cooked egg whites
1 cup walnut or pecan pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Assorted crackers

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook green beans in water for 12 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. In a medium frying pan over medium heat, sauté onions in vegetable broth 30 minutes or until onions are well done, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

In a food processor, place green beans, onions, hard-cooked eggs whites, walnuts or pecans, salt and pepper; whirl until a pate-like consistency is reached. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve with assorted crackers.

Yields 2 cups.