*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                BEAN PATE

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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

  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.
  
  Source: Arrowhead Mills "Homestyle 7 Bean & Barley
  Soup Mix" tri-fold Reprinted by permission of
  Arrowhead Mills, Inc. Electronic format courtesy of:
  Karen Mintzias
 


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