Recipe: Mock Chopped “Liver” (Mushrooms & Lentils)
Description:
This delightful recipe, perfect for holiday gatherings, offers a delicious twist on traditional chopped liver. Crafted with a combination of mushrooms, lentils, and savory ingredients, it promises a meaty taste, look, and texture that will leave you craving for more. Dive into the flavors and enjoy every bite of this unique spread!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baby portabella mushrooms
- 1 cup white mushrooms
- 1 cup mushroom stems and pieces
- 2 onions
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
-
Prepare Ingredients:
βLink To Shareβ is your all-in-one marketing platform, making it easy and professional to direct your audience to everything you offer. β’ Modern, customizable bio pages β’ Link shortening with advanced analytics β’ Interactive, brandable QR codes β’ Host static sites and manage your code β’ Multiple web tools to grow your business - Finely chop one onion and set aside. Dice the other onion into quarters, leaving one quarter raw. SautΓ© the finely chopped onion in a lightly oiled frypan until blackened. Set aside.
- Coarsely chop the hard-boiled eggs and reserve a spoon or two for garnish.
-
-
Brown Mushrooms:
- In the same frypan, brown all the mushrooms until they are completely dry and have a golden-brown color. Lightly season with salt. Transfer the mushrooms to a food processor.
-
Blend Ingredients:
- To the food processor with the mushrooms, add the raw quarter of onion, hard-boiled eggs (except for the reserved portion for garnish), walnuts, and mayonnaise. Blend the mixture until smooth and well combined.
-
Incorporate Garnishes:
- Remove the blended mixture from the processor and fold in the browned onion, dehydrated onion, and chopped eggs. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
-
Chill and Serve:
- For optimal flavor, cover the mixture and chill it in the refrigerator overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste. When ready to serve, garnish with the reserved chopped egg.
Time Breakdown:
| Preparation Step | Time Required |
|---|---|
| Finely chop onions and sautΓ© | 10 minutes |
| Brown mushrooms | 8 minutes |
| Boil eggs and lentils simultaneously (Timesaver Tip) | 15 minutes |
| Blending and Mixing | 5 minutes |
| Chilling | Overnight |
| Total Time | Overnight + 38 minutes |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 151.7
- Fat Content: 7.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 139.9mg
- Sodium Content: 194.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.1g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 9.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe yields a savory spread that’s perfect for crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Make sure to allow enough time for chilling to achieve the best flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties for a unique twist on this dish.
- Enjoy this mock chopped “liver” as a vegetarian-friendly alternative to the traditional recipe! ππ₯
