Black-Eyed Pea Pâté Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Black-Eyed Pea Pâté Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns A touch of salty country ham and shiitake mushrooms adds deep flavor to this earthy, creamy Southern spread.Make Ahead: Make and chill recipe up to 2 days ahead.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded
  • 3/4 cup chopped country ham
  • 1 (3.5-oz.) package fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or 4 oz. sliced button mushrooms)
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • Pickled Red Onions and Cukes, drained
  • Crostini

Instructions

  1. Cook peas according to package directions, adding jalapeño to water. Drain.
  2. Sauté ham and next 2 ingredients in 2 Tbsp. hot olive oil over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
  3. Process peas, jalapeño, ham mixture, and remaining 6 Tbsp. olive oil in a food processor just until smooth. Stir in walnuts and next 2 ingredients; add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
  4. Stir pâté, and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a shallow bowl, or spoon into small jars. Top with desired amount of Pickled Red Onions and Cukes. Serve with crostini.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...

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