For everyone who likes to eat pate, but prefers a lighter option, this organic beetroot and chicken liver pâté may be something you’ll enjoy. It is light, yet full of great umami flavours. The beetroot provides earthy undertones as well as a pleasing colour to what would normally be dull, and a muddy grey colour. I’ve given the option of using avocado for further nutrition and creaminess.
Ingredients
Good quality olive oil
Leek 1/2 cleaned well and sliced finely
Porcini mushrooms 20 grs packet, rinsed and soaked until soft. Retain water in order to moisten to dish
Swiss 10 mushrooms small and roughly chopped
Soft roasted garlic about 5 small cloves or 1 large fresh clove smashed
Organic chicken livers, 1/2 packet. Rinsed and cut up roughly, removing sinew. Pat dry. (With the remaining livers, clean, season with salt, pepper and oil and refrigerate. These are delicious as a stir fry)
2-3 soft cooked boiled eggs with shells removed
Should you decide to add avocado, use just 2 eggs
1 tablespoon of beetroot powder, or alternatively freshly cooked beetroot.
2 tablespoons of coconut aminos or 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
Large pinch Black pepper
Large pinch Pink salt or to taste
Pinch Cayenne
Handful of finely chopped dill or thyme. Parsley is an option.
Squeeze of lemon
Optional 1/2 avocado sliced roughly.
Method
Add oil to warm pan then leeks and toss a few mins. Add all mushrooms, garlic and continue to turn until they start to break down and caramelise.
Put the mix aside.
Add a little more oil and toss livers on a fairly high heat until crispy brown on the outside. This should take up to 3/4 mins.
Place the veggies into food processor along with the livers, the boiled eggs, spices including beetroot powder, coconut aminos or balsamic vinegar and purée until smooth.
Add roughly chopped avocado if using, finely chopped herbs and a squeeze of lemon and purée all together.
It should last a few days in the refrigerator or longer in the freezer if stored correctly.
You may serve with fresh bread or crackers, or along side cooked meats for extra flavour.
Enjoy this beautiful beetroot and chicken liver pâté!