Creamy Mushroom-Leek Spread

Makes 2 1/3 cups; serves 8
Time 40 min
Creamy Mushroom-Leek Spread

This versatile vegan spread makes a wonderful appetizer with crackers or toast points, and it’s a great sandwich or quesadilla filling. If you like, add a handful of chopped toasted walnuts during the last few seconds of processing.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
    2leeks, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
    1 poundassorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, oyster or cremini, chopped
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/8 teaspoongrated nutmeg
    1/2 cuplow-sodium mushroom or vegetable broth, plus more as needed

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Method

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat.


Add leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown, about 7 minutes.


Lower heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes longer.


Scrape into a food processor.


Wipe out the skillet, return to medium heat and heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil.


Add mushrooms and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and brown, about 10 minutes.


Stir in thyme, pepper and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to the food processor.


Process vegetables until smooth, stopping once or twice to scrape down the bowl.


With the motor running, pour in broth through the feed tube and process until puréed, about 1 minute.


Add more broth 1 tablespoon at a time if needed. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

a scant 1/3 cup

Calories

60

Total Fat

3.5g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

160mg

Total Carbohydrate

6g

Dietary Fiber

1g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

2g

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