Vegan Mushroom Pâté - ZardyPlants

Ingredients

• 16 ounces white or baby bella mushrooms, diced
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme (or 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves)
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce (see note 1 for substitutions)
• 1 cup cooked lentils (see note 2)
• ⅓ cup raw sunflower seeds, walnuts, or raw cashews
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (see note 3)
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper