LOUSE MA THOOM (ALMOND PATE)

Ingredients:

• 1 c Almonds, blanched & toasted
• 3 ea Garlic cloves
• 1 md Onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 tb Olive oil
• 12 oz Mushrooms, halved
• 1/2 ts Salt
• 1/2 ts Pepper
• 1/2 ts Thyme

Preparation:

• Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until they resemble very fine breadcrumbs.
• In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the olive oil until the onions are tender.
• Add all the remaining ingredients.
• Saute for approximately 5 minutes.
• The mushrooms need to be limp.
• Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process with the almonds. Chop well until you have a thick paste. Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with crackers, melba toast, pita chips or French bread slices.