Rutabaga Carrot Pate
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Waiting time: 4 minutes
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] rutabagas, cubed
  • 1 pound [454 g] carrots, sliced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 5/8 cup [156 mL] water
  • 3 tablespoons [45 g] butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] freshly made breadcrumbs
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] fine herbs
  • Into a microwave-safe casserole, mix together cutabaga cubes, carrot slices, choped onion and water.
  • Cover; microwave on 'MAXIMUM' for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender, stirring twice.
  • Leave to rest for 4 minutes.
  • Drain vegetables; puree vegetables, mixing in 1 tablespoon [15 g] of the butter; salt and pepper.
  • Mix together breadcrumbs and beaten egg yolks.
  • Into a 5-cup [1.25-L] covered bowl, melt remaining butter on 'MAXIMUM' for 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Using a pastry brush, well butter the sides of the bowl.
  • Spoon half of vegetable mixture into prepared bowl, pressing.
  • Sprinkle with fine herbs; top with remaining vegetable mixture, pressing once more.
  • Microwave, uncovered on 'MAXIMUM' for 5 minutes.
  • Unmold delicately, onto a serving plate.
  • Serve immediately.