Walnut Vegetable Paté with Toasted Triangles ( Diabetic Recipe )
by Tarla Dalal
The walnut vegetable pate serves as an interesting appetiser. Served over toasted bread triangles make a filling starter. Again feel free to experiment with the accompaniment however chose the low calorie options.
Walnut being a dry fruit is high in calories and fat, however the fat in it is beneficial for health so no worries. But anything in excess is not bad so is true for these healthy nuts too…hence limit your serving size and have it once in a while.
Walnut Vegetable Paté with Toasted Triangles ( Diabetic Recipe ) recipe - How to make Walnut Vegetable Paté with Toasted Triangles ( Diabetic Recipe )
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables (mushrooms , spring onions , carrot , etc.)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (akhrot)
1 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs
salt to taste
For Serving
8 toasted whole wheat bread , cut into triangles
tabasco sauce
a few lettuce leaves , torn into pieces
4 cherry tomatoes , cut into halves
- Method
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the mixed vegetables and sauté over a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the flame, add the walnuts, garlic, mixed dried herbs and salt and blend in a mixer with a little water to get a grainy purée.
- For serving. Place a small lettuce leaf on each toasted triangle,spread little paté on each toasted triangle, top with few drops of tabasco sauce.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.
Disclaimer:
- Disclaimer:
- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
| Energy | 89 cal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 7.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 142.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 11.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 18 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 73.9 mg |
| Sodium | 5.7 mg |
| Potassium | 63.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |