Lunch: Black-Eyed Pea Pâté Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Marian Cooper Cairns A touch of salty country ham and shiitake mushrooms adds deep flavor to this earthy, creamy Southern spread.Make Ahead: Make and chill recipe up to 2 days ahead.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Black-Eyed Pea Pâté Recipe | MyRecipes

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded
3/4 cup chopped country ham
1 (3.5-oz.) package fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or 4 oz. sliced button mushrooms)
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Pickled Red Onions and Cukes, drained
Crostini

Instructions

Cook peas according to package directions, adding jalapeño to water. Drain.
Sauté ham and next 2 ingredients in 2 Tbsp. hot olive oil over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in wine, and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
Process peas, jalapeño, ham mixture, and remaining 6 Tbsp. olive oil in a food processor just until smooth. Stir in walnuts and next 2 ingredients; add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill 8 to 24 hours.
Stir pâté, and add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a shallow bowl, or spoon into small jars. Top with desired amount of Pickled Red Onions and Cukes. Serve with crostini.

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