Chestnut and Red Wine Pâté

A savory vegetarian pâté made with chestnuts, red wine, and herbs, chilled in ramekins and served with crackers.

Vegetarian Appetiser Party Food Chestnut

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

256.1

kcal / serving

1024.5 kcal total

Carbs

36.3g

per serving

145.2 g total

Fat

6.2g

per serving

24.8 g total

Protein

4.6g

per serving

18.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Soy Sauce

Fruits

100

Chestnut Purée

GrainsCereals

Wholemeal Breadcrumbs

Liquids

150

Red Wine

150

Vegetable Stock

tbsp

Brandy

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

crushed

pinch

Thyme

dried

100

Chestnut

cooked weight, chopped

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

or groundnut oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

small, finely chopped

Method

Serve garnished with herbs, crackers, and salad leaves.

Heat oil in a saucepan and cook onion, garlic, and thyme until soft.

Add 150ml red wine and 150ml vegetable stock then bring to a boil.

Remove from heat and stir in chestnuts, purée, breadcrumbs, brandy, and soy sauce.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook over gentle heat until thickened.

Spoon pâté into individual ramekins and chill in the refrigerator.