Appetizers : Green Vegetable Pâté

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  
• 1/2 cup cold water
  
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
  
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (about 3 cups)
  
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen cut green beans
  
• 1/2 cup walnuts
  
• 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 tablespoon Original TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce
  
• 1/4 teaspoon dried fines herbs or herbes de Provence
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  

Place water in a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over water. Place pan over low heat and stir constantly until gelatin dissolves, about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and mushrooms and cook about 4 minutes. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor; add gelatin and remaining ingredients and process until pureed. Pour into a 3-cup mold and chill until firm. Unmold and serve with crackers.

Makes 8 servings.

This vegetable pâté has a lively flavor and texture, but is surprisingly low in calories.