This spread resembles chopped liver in an uncanny way, but its delicious flavor is something else and will not be off-putting to vegetarians who don't care for imitation meat flavors. Serve with raw vegetables and/or matzo crackers.

Mock Chopped Liver

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2/3 cup toasted cashews
1 cup steamed fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths, or 1 cup thawed frozen string beans
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more, to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Heat the oil in a small skillet. Sauté the onions slowly over medium low heat, stirring frequently, until nicely browned.
2. Combine the onions with the remaining ingredients in the container of a food processor. Process until smoothly pureed, scraping down the sides as needed. Store in a jar until needed, and bring to room temperature before serving.

Makes about 2 cups.

Recipe provided courtesy of Nava Atlas; www.vegkitchen.com.