BEAN PATE

Ingredients:

• 2 c AM 7 Bean & Barley
• 1/4 c Cooking liquid from beans
• 1 c Minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 c Tahini
• 5 tb Lemon juice
• 1/4 c AM Olive Oil
• 1 Garlic clove (juice from)
• 1/2 ts Cumin
• 1/2 ts Onion powder
• 1 d Cayenne pepper -- OR...
• 1/4 ts -Chili powder
• Sea salt (optional)
• Sliced black olives

Preparation:

• Puree the cooked beans, using the liquid as needed to make a smooth puree.
• Combine the puree with the remaining ingredients except the olives. The mixture should be thick. Chill, covered, for at least 1 hour. Garnish with olives, if desired and serve as an hor d`euevre with whole wheat bread or crackers.