Bean Pate

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 ds 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