The Best Vegetarian Chopped Liver Recipe

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective option for sautéing.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are a gluten-free alternative with a similar flavor.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are often more affordable and still provide a good texture.

Cook lentils in boiling water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Drain and let cool slightly.

Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Add garlic and mushrooms to the pan; cook until mushrooms are browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine lentils, sautéed mixture, walnuts, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt in a food processor.

Pulse until the mixture is a smooth, spreadable consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add parsley, lemon juice, cumin, thyme, and nutmeg; pulse to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Serve chilled with crackers or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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