Chicken Liver Pumpkin Paste Canapé Spread

Prep: 15 minCook: 15 min1 servingsmediumPolish
Chicken Liver Pumpkin Paste Canapé Spread

A smooth, savory paste made from sautéed chicken livers and roasted pumpkin, balanced with balsamic vinegar. The livers cook until no longer pink inside, then everything is blended into a fine spread perfect for toast or crackers. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional vinegar.

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 9 oz chicken liver, whole
    duck liver1:1game

    richer flavor

  • pumpkin flesh, diced, slightly less than liver volume
    butternut squash1:1vegetableadds dairy

    similar sweetness and texture

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  • salt, to taste(optional)
  • black pepper, to taste(optional)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    red wine vinegar1:1acid

    lighter flavor

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  • oil or butter, for cooking
    vegetable oil1:1fatdairy-free

    3

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté the chicken livers and pumpkin together in oil or butter until the liver is no longer pink inside

  2. 2

    Season the mixture with salt and pepper

  3. 3

    Add balsamic vinegar to balance the flavors

  4. 4

    Blend everything using an immersion blender until smooth

  5. 5

    Adjust seasoning as desired

Tips

Tip 1

Use an immersion blender for easy blending directly in the pan or transfer to a bowl

Tip 2

If the paste is too thick, thin with a small amount of stock or water

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Make Ahead

Can be made up to 2 days ahead and reheated gently

Serve With

Spread on toasted bread, crackers, or vegetable crudités

Common Mistakes

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Overcook the liver to avoid it becoming too grainy in texture

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Skip tasting during seasoning to avoid underseasoning the paste

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

butter
vegetable oil1:1fatdairy-free

3

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General Alternatives

chicken liver
duck liver1:1game

richer flavor

pumpkin
butternut squash1:1vegetableadds dairy

similar sweetness and texture

Full guide →
balsamic vinegar
red wine vinegar1:1acid

lighter flavor

Full guide →
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