Peanut Butter Liver Pate

PEANUT BUTTER LIVER PATE

FOOD AS MEDICINE

This pate is one of the best ways to get liver into someone squeamish! The cinnamon paired with the subtle sweetness of apple and creaminess of coconut and peanut butter creates a dairy-free pate that can be eaten on its own, spread on grain-free crackers, or sneaked into smoothies (my approach for miss Stella). Liver is a nutritional super food providing a rich source of choline, folate, zinc, iron, and many other trace minerals and B-vitamins. The nutrients in liver are in their most bioavailable form with no anti-nutrients blocking their absorption which is commonly seen with vegetables. Adding a healthy amount of fats to this recipe not only supports the creaminess but it enhances absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K. Choose organic or pasture-raised livers to ensure nutrients are provided without concern of toxins as liver is the primary detox gland, it is important to nourish with a clean source!

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup coconut oil, separated

1 yellow onion, chopped

1/2 tsp sea salt

DIRECTIONS

Heat cast iron pan over medium heat, then add 3 Tbsp coconut oil and onion. Sautee on medium-high heat for 3 minutes undisturbed then stir with spoon, add salt and allow to sit another 5-8 minutes until caramelized. Then add livers and sear on each side over medium-high heat in pan with onions then add apples and after another 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and sprinkle on cinnamon.

Remove from heat once livers are pink on the inside and transfer to Vitamix blender. Blend on high while pouring in coconut milk. Then stop blender and add peanut butter, restart blender on high and add remaining coconut oil to emulsify to creamy texture. Allow to cool before serving with Simple Mills crackers and berries or adding to smoothies!

Makes about 12 servings of 1/4 cup each

Nutrition per serving: 140 Calories, 11g Fat, 4g Carbs, 8g Protein