Vegetarian Chopped Liver
A vegetable pate made with green beans and lentils.
Lentils are pureed with green beans, carmelized onions and spices for a mock chopped liver recipe that's sure to please.
Whether you are looking for a mock chopped liver recipe for vegetarians, or you just want a creative lentils recipe, this vegetable chopped liver will hit the spot.
It has far less fat and cholesterol than regular chopped chicken liver, yet it tastes surprisingly like the real thing. And it's just packed with fiber, protein and iron, making this chopped liver one of the healthiest and most filling low-fat spreads around. Use it as a sandwich filling, serve it as an appetizer or put it on the buffet table at your next party.
This vegetable chopped liver recipe can easily be made vegan-friendly. Just omit the hard boiled eggs. If you don't have matzoh on hand, feel free to substitute a salty cracker like Saltines or Tam Tams. You'll need about 15 crackers to replace a sheet of matzoh.
The seasonings can (and should) be adjusted to suit your taste. I highly recommend kosher salt or Maldon sea salt for this recipe. Be sure to taste it before serving.
Vegetarian Chopped Liver Recipe
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 large onions, chopped
- 1 cup fresh green beans, cooked
- 2 cups cooked lentils
- 1 board matzoh
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 2 eggs
Heat the olive oil over medium low heat in a medium skillet. Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, until they become lightly browned and translucent, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with water by two inches. Bring to a boil, uncovered, then cover the pot and remove from heat. Allow eggs to stand for 10-12 minutes. Run eggs under cold water and peel off the shells.
Place the green beans in a food processor and pulse a few times to break them up into manageable pieces. Add the onions, lentils, matzoh, garlic, salt and pepper to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes the consistency of a pate. Chop the eggs and fold into the vegetarian chopped liver.
Serve this vegetarian spread with crackers, matzoh, homemade tortilla chips or pita chips.
Serves 15-20.
Per serving (based on 15): 124 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 21 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 8 g protein, 2% Vitamin A, 8% Vitamin C, 3% calcium, 13% iron
For more great appetizer recipes, see also:
- Black Bean Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Black Bean Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip
- Cheese Dip with Garlic
- Spinach Dip
- Artichoke Dip
- 3 Layer Mexican Dip
- 7 Layer Mexican Dip
- Guacamole with Tomatillos
