Get ready to whip up this incredibly flavorful Provencal Turkey Pâté! This recipe is a fantastic choice for a family dinner, a delicious addition to your holiday table, or simply a wonderful homemade snack. And here’s a little secret: if you sprinkle some grated cheese on top before baking, you’ll get an even more aromatic and appealing golden-brown crust!
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- Small Rolled Oats: ½ cup
- Low-Fat or Skim Milk: 1½ cups
- Small Onion: 1 (about 55g), finely minced or grated
- Garlic Cloves: 1–2, minced or pressed
- Ground Turkey: 14 oz (400g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Potato Starch: 1 tablespoon
- Herbes de Provence: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- White Pepper: ½ teaspoon (black pepper works just fine if you don’t have white)
- Green Olives with Pimento (Paprika) Filling: 8–20 pieces (about 50g), sliced into rounds
- Cooked, Smoked, or Pan-Fried Turkey Fillet: 3.5 oz (100g), diced into small cubes
Preparation:
- Soak the Oats: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Let them sit for 10–15 minutes until the oats have softened and absorbed the liquid.
- Prepare the Aromatics: Peel and finely chop or grate your onion. Mince or press the garlic cloves.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, the egg, the soaked oats (with the milk), the minced onion and garlic, potato starch, Herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Add the Flavorful Fillers: Slice your pimento-stuffed olives into rounds, and dice the cooked turkey fillet into small cubes. Add both to the ground turkey mixture and mix gently again to distribute them evenly.
- Bake to Perfection: Lightly grease a loaf pan or an oven-safe dish with approximately a 1-liter (about 4-cup) capacity. Transfer the pâté mixture into the prepared dish, pressing it down lightly. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 1 hour, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Your delicious Provencal Turkey Pâté is ready! Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions:
This versatile pâté tastes wonderful both warm and chilled. Slice it into individual portions and serve with your favorite side dishes – it pairs beautifully with a fresh green salad, creamy mashed potatoes, or slices of crusty bread. For an extra zing, try it with a dollop of Dijon mustard or a simple yogurt-based sauce.
Storage Tips:
Got leftovers? This dish freezes beautifully! Simply cool the pâté completely, slice it into individual portions, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, or place them in airtight containers. To reheat, it’s best to warm it gently in the oven or in a covered skillet over low heat to maintain its moist texture.