Healthy Recipes Ingredient Mushroom Mushroom Pâté 5.0 (4) 2 Reviews Serve this vegetarian mushroom pâté recipe as an appetizer with crackers and pickled onions or try it as a sandwich spread. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD See More Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 15, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Prep Time: 15 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 2 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This versatile spread serves as a savory appetizer with crackers or as a sandwich filling. Mushrooms are rich in antioxidants that promote heart health. To enhance the nuttiness and flavor of the walnuts, toast the nuts before adding them to the pâté. What Type of Mushrooms Should I Use? We use cremini mushrooms for this recipe, which are also called "baby bella" mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms are the same variety as white button mushrooms but are slightly more mature and brown in color. They are firm in texture with a mild, earthy flavor. Feel free to mix in other varieties of mushrooms like shiitake or oyster mushrooms for a richer mushroom flavor. What Is Nutritional Yeast? Nutritional yeast is a cheesy-tasting powder made from deactivated yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, that's sold as a food product in the form of yellow flakes, granules or powder. Nutritional yeast is rich in vitamin B12 and adds a savory, cheesy flavor without any dairy. For a dairy version of the recipe, you can use Parmesan cheese as a substitute. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided ¼ cup minced shallots 1 pound cremini mushrooms (baby bella), coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, plus more for garnish ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons dry sherry ½ cup walnuts, toasted (see Tip) 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese Directions Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until starting to lightly brown, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until their liquid is almost evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sage, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add sherry, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until the liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, walnuts and nutritional yeast (or Parmesan) and pulse until very finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Serve garnished with sage, if desired. Equipment Food processor Tip For the best flavor, toast nuts before using them in the recipe. For chopped nuts: Place in a small, dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. For whole nuts: Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes. To make ahead Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. Serve at room temperature. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2014 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 56 Calories 5g Fat 3g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 2 Tbsp. Calories 56 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Vitamin A 36IU 1% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 12mcg 3% Sodium 39mg 2% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 175mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.