Chicken Liver Pate
Chicken Liver Pate
Organ meats, especially liver, is one of the most nutrient dense sources of minerals and vitamins, especially B vitamins. B vitamins usually become depleted in our body when we are under chronic stress. This is a delicious and nourishing recipe for restoring our adrenals and overall health.
Recipe:
½ lb chicken livers (thawed if frozen and well-trimmed)
1 shallot (sliced thin)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped fine)
½ tsp sage
¼ tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
3-4 TBSP ghee
½ cup water or bone broth
Salt and pepper to taste
In a medium saucepan, melt ghee and add chicken livers, shallot, garlic, herbs and spices, and water or broth and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, or until livers are pink inside (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and with a slotted spoon, transfer ingredients to a food processor and process until coarsely ground or pureed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep refrigerated and serve with gluten free toasted bread or crackers.
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