This week the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the cancer agency of the World Health Organization, made a public communication classifying processed meat as carcinogenic to humans.
This news has created a big buzz among processed meat eaters. But a communication like this is not going to change the eating habits of millions of people.
I believe that a balanced diet such as the Mediterranean diet is the key to live healthy longer and to put you at a lower risk for cancer.
Whether you are vegetarian or just somebody who would like to reduce meat consumption in your diet you should try the recipe I propose to you today.
This vegan pâté is very healthy and tasty and you only need 5 minutes to prepare it.
It contains red kidney beans, avocado, tahini and extra virgin olive oil, a perfect mix of healthy and nutritious ingredients.
Avocado is high in healthy fats (Omega 3) and it is an incredibly nutritious fruit that is rich in vitamins C and E, essential amino acids, magnesium and dietary fibre. And thanks to all these nutrients it has very good anti-inflammatory benefits. Together with red kidney beans – that are a great source of fibre and protein – and tahini that is rich in minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium…), proteins and dietary fibre, this delicious vegan pâté is a very healthy and tasty combination.
If you try this healthy and delicious vegan and gluten free spread recipe, please let me know, leave a comment and rate it. I would love to know what you come up with. Enjoy!
- 250g (1⅓ cup) Organic red kidney beans or pinto beans, cooked
- 3 Avocados
- 4 Tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- The freshly squeezed juice of one lemon
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 slices of country bread
- Alfalfa sprouts
- 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced
- If you are using dried beans, to cook them: soak the dried beans in cold water for 12 hours (ideally leave them soaked overnight). Rinse them well and drain. Put them in a cooking pot and cover with water and cook over low to medium heat for 40 minutes until tender. Remove them from the heat, drain and leave them to cool. If you are using a jar of organic beans in unsalted water just make sure to rinse them well and drain. One way or the other the result will be pretty much the same.
- In a large bowl, mash well the cooked red kidney beans with the help of a fork. Remove the avocado flesh with the help of a spoon and add it to the mashed beans. Mix it all well. Add then the 4 tablespoons of tahini, the freshly squeezed juice of one lemon, the salt and the extra virgin olive oil and mix it all very well until combined.
- Have the tomatoes and the sprouts well washed and prepared as indicated in the ingredients description.
- Toast the country bread slices (in a toaster, on a grill or in the oven, as you prefer) until golden.
- Spread the pâté on the toasted bread and add the cherry tomato slices and some alfalfa sprouts on top of each toast.
Hi Margarita, I’m hoping to make this soon. Can you please let me know how long it would keep in the fridge?
Hi Alena, it keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Enjoy and happy healthy cooking! 🙂
This sounds lovely! Trying to put healthy eats on the table for my Family…Its hard when my 12 year old son, Cole is allergic to: All Nuts, All Seeds, Coconuts, Sesame, Cantaloupe, kiwi etc..I am making this tomorrow without the Tahini. Thank You?
Hi Kristine,
I can imagine how difficult it can be cooking for your son with that many allergies. The paté is very tasty with tahini, but since you cannot use it I would suggest you to add an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to make it richer 😉 I hope you enjoy it!
Tried this it went down great with all the family & was so easy to make delicious ?
Hi Anne,
I’m glad you like it! Have a lovely weekend 🙂
This is timely!! I tried to imagine the taste before preparing it … It was even better when I tried it! 🙂
The pics are great!!! Wow
Thanks Lina 🙂 You are very kind. I am very glad you enjoyed my pâté! Cheers
This looks super tasty! I’m glad you brought up the news about processed meat… I wonder how many people will actually change their diet because of it.
-Molly
apolloandluna.com
Hi Molly 🙂 Thanks, it is really tasty and you only need 5 minutes to prepare it. I hope you give it a try!
I don’t think many people will change their eating habits because of this news, but at least it would be nice if some people reduce their processed meat consumption and take better care of their health! Have a nice day 😀