Low Fat Mushroom and Red Wine Pate

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• 150 ml red wine
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• black pepper
• 350 g finely chopped button mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
• 2-5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (add more or less according to personal taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and gently cook the onion and garlic until soft.

2. 2

   Add the mushrooms, season with black pepper, and cook until they start releasing liquid.

3. 3

   Add the wine, dried and fresh herbs and bring to the boil.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until all the liquid is absorbed.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and chill for at least 30minutes until cold or overnight if preparing in advance.

6. 6

   When completely chilled, add balsamic vinegar to taste and beat in the soft cream cheese until evenly mixed.

7. 7

   Chill until needed.