White Bean Pâté with Walnuts and Bacon

Ingredients

• 0.5 bunch Fresh dill (freshly picked, divided)
• 1 can Canned white beans (boiled, no added sugar; drained)
• 3 Hard-boiled eggs (boiled firm)
• 40 g Walnut kernels (provides texture and meaty flavor)
• 100 g Unsalted butter (82% fat content for creaminess)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 30 g Sunflower oil (neutral oil preferred over olive oil for the base)
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice (to balance the fats and enhance flavors)
• 2 strips Bacon (fried until crispy and finely chopped)
• 0.5 Red onion (small onion, finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
• Hot pepper jam (for garnish and sweet-spicy contrast)
• Olive oil (for visual finish)

Steps

1. 1

   Place half a bunch of fresh dill at the base of a food processor or blender.

2. 2

   Add the drained canned white beans over the dill.

3. 3

   Add 3 hard-boiled eggs, 40 grams of walnut kernels, and 100 grams of butter to the processor.

4. 4

   Season with half a teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, then pour in 30 grams of sunflower oil.

5. 5

   Process the mixture until it reaches a very fine, smooth consistency, similar to mayonnaise.

6. 6

   Taste the mixture; add approximately 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and process briefly again to incorporate and balance the acidity.

7. 7

   In a separate pan, fry two strips of bacon until very crispy. Finely chop the crispy bacon.

8. 8

   Transfer the bean pâté to a mixing bowl. Add finely chopped red onion and most of the chopped bacon (reserve a little for garnish).

9. 9

   Grate two cloves of garlic directly into the bowl and mix everything together thoroughly with a spoon.

10. 10

    Plate the pâté and garnish with the reserved bacon, a few dollops of hot pepper jam, a sprinkle of fresh dill, and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

The walnuts are a key secret ingredient that provides a meaty texture. The hot pepper jam is highly recommended for the final flavor profile. If you prefer not to use canned beans, you can soak and boil dried beans separately.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• white beans
• pâté
• spread
• comfort food
• party food