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Photo, Erik Putz.
2 tbsp butter
1 114-g pkg shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp chopped thyme leaves
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp soy sauce
3/4 cup canned lentils, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios
MELT butter in a medium frying pan over medium. Add mushrooms, shallot, garlic, thyme and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are browned and softened, about 10 min. Add soy sauce and cook 1 min.
TRANSFER mixture to a food processor. Add lentils and cream cheese, then whirl until smooth.
SCRAPE onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into an 8-in. log. Wrap tightly and twist ends. Chill at least 4 hr until semi-firm. Keeps well, refrigerated, up to 3 days.
SPREAD pistachios on a plate. Unwrap log and roll in pistachios, pressing lightly so they stick. Serve with crackers or crostini.