Ingredients

• One-half pound mushrooms, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon water

1. Sauté the mushrooms and onion in the vegetable oil over a medium heat until the onion is clear.

2. Turn into a blender or food processor, add the walnuts, salt and pepper, and the water. Process until blended but not too smooth. Serve as a spread with matzah.

Yield: about 1 cup