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Armenian Bean and Walnut Pate Recipe

Armenian Bean and Walnut Pate Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dark red kidney beans , soaked overnight and rinsed well
2 cups water
1/4 white onion, minced
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
4 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp chopped garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp freshly chopped dill
1 tbsp freshly chopped mint or basil leaves
1 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
toasted walnuts, for garnish

Directions:

Bring beans and water to a boil with onion and bay leaf. Simmer until tender. Drain well and discard bay leaf. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, puree with walnuts, butter, chopped garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth and creamy. Mix chopped herbs together and blend half of them into the beans.
Season well and spread onto a small baking sheet, lined with plastic wrap. Cool completely.
Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds and remaining fresh herbs then roll into logs, using the plastic wrap to help roll. Wrap tightly and chill again.
Slice and garnish with walnuts and pomegranate seeds.
Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	209.79 Kcal (878 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.95g	20%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	7.92mg	0%
Potassium	412.89mg	9%
Total Carbs	16.67g	6%
Sugars	1.73g	7%
Dietary Fiber	4.6g	18%
Protein	8.28g	17%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	13.2mg	73%
Calcium	40.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	183.24 Kcal (767 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.31g	20%
Cholesterol	13.33mg	5%
Sodium	6.91mg	0%
Potassium	360.64mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.56g	6%
Sugars	1.51g	7%
Dietary Fiber	4.01g	18%
Protein	7.24g	17%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	11.5mg	73%
Calcium	35.5mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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