Murrungundy Pistachio Nut and Avocado Pate

By Diana Barton on 10 March 2019

Pistachio nuts and avocados would have to be the most tempting of foods.  Try this quick pate and make sure you have a cold white wine or an icy beer on hand.

Method:

Blend or process avocado, cheese, shallots, garlic and chilli until smooth. Line 2 mounds (1 cup capacity) with plastic wrap, sprinkle Murrungundy Pistachio nuts into base of each mould, spoon in avocado mixture. Cover, refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.

Just before serving, unmould the pate remove plastic, sprinkle lightly with parsley.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups avocado, mashed

• 125g packet cream cheese

• 2 green shallots, chopped

• 1 small clove garlic, crushed

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• ¼ teaspoon chilli powder

• 2 tablespoons Murrungundy Pistachio nuts, chopped

• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped