Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Walnut Pate




  • 1 cup watercress
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 handful walnuts, pre-soaked for a few hours
  • 1 tsp. Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs. lime juice
  • ½ red bell pepper, cut into slices
  • green onions and cilantro to garnish
  • 6 collard leaves, rib shaved flat with knife


  • Prepare the filling: combine watercress, basil, walnuts, Jalapeno pepper, garlic and lime juice in a food processor, and blend to achieve a pate-like consistency. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling onto the a collard leaf, add a slice of bell pepper, a sprig of cilantro and roll. Tie with green onions to help hold the shape.  Chow down.  

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