Tofu Cheese Paté

Description

This mildly spiced paté is a wonderful spread that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

1 tspn

Butter

2 Tbsp

Onion, minced

1⁄4 c

Tomato, chopped

12 oz

Firm silken tofu, mashed slightly

2 Tbsp

Fresh chives, chopped

1⁄2 tspn

Cajun seasoning or mild chili powder

1⁄4 tspn

salt, or to taste

1⁄4 tspn

Black pepper, or to taste

1⁄2 c

Cheese of choice, finely grated

1 Tbsp

Nutritional yeast

1 clv

Medium clove garlic

1 tspn

Milk or water if necessary

Instructions

Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add the onion and tomato and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the tofu and sauté for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture to a food processor.
Add the remaining ingredients and process until you have a spreadable mixture. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of milk or water. If the mixture seems a little wet, add some more grated cheese. Serve on toast or as a spread for salad and burger sandwiches, or use as a dip for your favorite crackers.

Notes

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 102, Fat 6.6g (60 cal), Carbohydrate 3.4g (14 cal), Protein 7g (28 cal)
Added information: Saturated Fat 3.2g, Cholesterol 14mg, Sodium 219mg, Dietary Fiber 0.5g

Source: wailana
Prep time: 1 minute	Cooking time: 30 minutes	Total time: 31 minutes