Healthy Snacks Recipes - Tuna Pate Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped

• 1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained

• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

• 1 tablespoon Splenda

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

• 1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

• Grated rind of half an orange

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Serves 6

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Method:

1. In a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic, onion, and mushrooms until the onion is limp. Add the orange extract and Splenda, and stir well. Cool.

2. Place the cream cheese, tuna, parsley, orange rind, salt, and pepper in a food processor with the S blade in place. Pulse to blend. Add the sautéed mixture, and pulse until smooth and well blended.

3. Spoon into a serving bowl and chill. Serve with celery sticks, pepper strips, cucumber rounds, and crackers.