Tofu Pate
By: Kelsey Ganes
Published: Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 3:17am

Ingredients




3 larges garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces firm tofu, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped capers

Preparation

1 In food processor or blender, combine garlic, oil, tofu, salt and pepper and process just until blended and smooth.  2 Transfer mixture to bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 3 Just before serving, stir in olives and capers.  4 Serve on a bed of lettuce with whole grain crackers. Garnish with lemon and fresh herb of choice.

About


Dairy free & vegan!
For correct consistency, use very firm tofu for this dish. If the tofu is soft, let it drain in a sieve in the refrigerator overnight before preparing the pate.