• 3 cups white mushrooms, stems removed
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds, soaked and drained
• 2 tablespoons white miso
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

• Process mushrooms, seeds, miso, oil, and lemon in the food processor until

  smooth. Stir in parsley and thyme. Salt and pepper, to taste. This is delicious served with crudités or sprouted grain crackers or toast.

  
  

• Serves 16 as a small appetizer

Mushrooms always make a satisfying substitution to meat. This pâté is equally delicious to its meaty counterpart. White mushrooms don’t often get many health points, but they are a rich source of antioxidants and minerals.