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                       LOUSE MA THOOM (ALMOND PATE)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Nuts
                Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Almonds, blanched & toasted
   3       ea           Garlic cloves
   1       md           Onion, coarsely chopped
   2       tb           Olive oil
  12       oz           Mushrooms, halved
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Pepper
     1/2   ts           Thyme

  Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until
  they resemble very fine breadcrumbs.
  
  In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the
  olive oil until the onions are tender.  Add all the
  remaining ingredients.  Saute for approximately 5
  minutes.  The mushrooms need to be limp.
  
  Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process
  with the almonds. Chop well until you have a thick
  paste.
  
  Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with
  crackers, melba toast, pita chips or French bread
  slices.
  
  Mary Salloum, "A Taste of the Mediterranean:
  Vegetarian Style" From: Cooking
 


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