Mushroom & Tarragon Pâté
This creamy mushroom pâté is a delightful and elegant appetizer that will impress your guests. With a mix of chestnut and shiitake mushrooms, flavored with wholegrain mustard and fresh tarragon, this pâté is rich and full of savory flavors. Served on crispy grilled French bread slices and garnished with extra tarragon, this dish is perfect for any gathering or special occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 50g unsalted butter
- 2 shallots , finely chopped
- 1 leek , finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves , crushed
- 100g chestnut mushrooms , finely chopped
- 100g shiitake mushrooms , finely chopped
- 2 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon , plus extra to garnish
- 1 French stick ; extra vigin olive oil; mixed salad leaves, to serve
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large frying pan. Add shallots, leek and garlic, then gently fry for 7 mins until softened.
- Increase the heat, add the chestnut and the shiitake mushrooms, then cook for 10 mins, stirring, until the juices have evaporated and the mushrooms are tender. Stir in the mustard and crème fraîche, then season well. Cook for a further 2 mins then stir in the chopped tarragon.
- Preheat the grill. Cut the French stick into diagonal slices, drizzle with a little olive oil, then grill until golden. Spoon the hot pâté on to the toasts, garnish with the extra tarragon, then serve with salad leaves.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 137 calories
- Fat Content: 12 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 7 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 4 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.38 milligram of sodium
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