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

fresh green beans

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Green Bean Pate Recipe

Recipe Type: Appetizer, Dips, Spreads & Pates, Green Beans
Yields: 2 cups
Prep time: 20 min
Bake time: 45 min

Ingredients:

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


Preparation:

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.