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Spanish-style Pâté with Pine Nut and Orange Zest Drizzle

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Equipment

  • Small saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • Zest of 1 orange finely grated or cut into very thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 4 thin slices of long-loaf baguette bread, toasted if desired
  • 1/8 pound store-bought or homemade liver pâté

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, a pinch of salt, orange zest, and pine nuts.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Allow the syrup to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to blend the flavors.
  • Cut the liver pâté into thin slices.
  • Place a slice of pâté on each toasted bread slice.
  • Spoon the chilled pine nut and orange zest syrup over the pâté-topped bread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve the pâté canapés as a delightful appetizer or part of a tapas selection.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal
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Course; Appetizer / Side Dish / Tapas
Cuisine; European / Spain