Millet pate this is proof that it does not have to contain meat to be filling, aromatic and nutritious. It has a delicate, creamy consistency and a slightly smoky aftertaste of smoked paprika. It tastes great both warm and cold for sandwiches. It has a lot of protein and fiber thanks to the content of lentils and millet. Be sure to add onion, garlic, mushrooms and a mixture of spices, it will taste great.
To prepare this recipe, you will need:
- 200 g lentils,
- 120 g millet,
- 150 g mushrooms,
- 1 large onion,
- 3 cloves of garlic,
- 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard,
- frying oil,
- half a teaspoon of cumin,
- half a teaspoon of marjoram,
- half a teaspoon of smoked sweet paprika,
- 2 bay leaves,
- a spoon of soy sauce,
- a spoonful of tomato paste.
You can serve the finished pâté solo or with your favorite bread.
Rinse the millet groats in a sieve with boiling water and then cook according to the instructions on the package; it should be soft and pourable.
Cook the lentils in a separate pot until soft, then drain.
Chop the onion and garlic. Do the same with mushrooms.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add chopped onion, bay leaves and cumin. Fry over medium heat for a few minutes until the onion is translucent and lightly browned. Set aside on a plate. In the same pan, fry the mushrooms over high heat until the water evaporates and they become golden in color. At the end of frying, add onion and garlic. Remove the bay leaves.
Then add the tomato paste and fry for a while, stirring.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, millet and the contents of the pan. Add Dijon mustard, smoked paprika and soy sauce. Mix everything with a hand blender until smooth and compact.
Season the mixture with salt, pepper and marjoram. Transfer to a cake tin lined with baking paper or greased. Level the top and cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 60 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Leave the pâté to cool completely and then put it in the fridge overnight, which will give it the perfect consistency.
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