Santa Fe Pork Pâté

Southwestern flavors of this country pâté giver your appetizer table a contemporary note. Serve with your favorite salsa or guacamole for topping servings of pâté.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground pork
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chile
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion, jalapeño and garlic; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Add pork, cook until no longer pink, stirring to crumble. Drain; add cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper.
3. Remove mixture to bowl of food processor, add remaining ingredients and process until smooth, scraping sides of processor once.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers.

Makes 2 1/4 cups, about 9 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.