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Plant-based lentil and sesame pâté

Plant-based lentil and sesame pâté

Vegetarian

A vegan lentil and bulgur pâté with caramelized shallots, infused with sage, and rolled in toasted sesame seeds. Best enjoyed the next day.

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Recipe from Sarvok, ChronosLibre, Gihem, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This pâté is prepared in two stages: the lentils are cooked gently with the sage, and then the mixture is processed in a food processor before being baked in the oven.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time2 hr 10 min
  • Total2 hr 40 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodOven baking
  • Estimated cost$7.95 $1.33 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people
  • $2.50
  • $2.61
  • $1.32
  • $0.73
  • $0.79

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the lentils in 6 cups of water, add the sage, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes, adding salt 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
  2. Boil the bulgur in 1.5 cups of salted water.
  3. Cook gently for 10 minutes, then let it rise before removing from the heat.
  4. In a large skillet, sauté the shallots over low heat in the sesame oil.
  5. Once they have melted properly, add the lentils and bulgur. ≈ 3 min
  6. Mix thoroughly and cook gently for 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. Now, proceed to the next step: chop the vegetables. ≈ 3 min
  8. Add a small handful of sesame seeds and work the mixture with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth dough. ≈ 3 min
  9. Preheat the oven to a high temperature (thermostat 6-7).
  10. Grease a loaf pan and fill it with the mixture. ≈ 3 min
  11. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top and gently press them into the dough. ≈ 2 min
  12. Bake for 30 minutes.
  13. Remove the pâté from the mold and let it cool.
  14. Serve it in slices with the tahini sauce. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Plant-based lentil and sesame pâté

  • Approximately 360g of lentils (2 cups)$2.50
  • Approximately 180g of coarse bulgur (about 1 cup)$2.61
  • 8 shallots$1.32
  • whole sesame seeds, roasted$0.73
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil$0.79

Total$7.95

that's $1.33 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • Approximately 360g of lentils (2 cups)
  • Approximately 180g of coarse bulgur (about 1 cup)
  • 3 leaves of sage
  • 8 shallots
  • whole sesame seeds, roasted
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Tahini, for serving

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