Faux Gras

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 large shallot, chopped
salt, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
18 button mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon sage, chopped
1 tablespoon apple juice
2 tablespoon soy sauce
2 cups brown lentils, cooked with a bay leaf
1 cup walnuts, cooked
2 tablespoons beet juice
vegan butter

Cook the shallot in the oil and add the salt and garlic then the mushrooms. When the mushrooms have cooked, add the rosemary, thyme, sage, and apple juice.

Transfer mixture to food processor with the soy sauce, lentils, walnuts, and beet juice. Season with more salt as needed. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a jar and top with butter.

Refrigerate and serve cold with bread or crackers.