2 cups AM 7 Bean & Barley
1/4 cup Cooking liquid from beans
1 cup Minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup Tahini
5 tablespoons Lemon juice
1/4 cup AM Olive Oil
1 Garlic clove (juice from)
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
1 dash Cayenne pepper OR…
1/4 teaspoon 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.