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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. Dry black beans (1 1/4c cooked)
- 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 x Onion, finely minced
- 1 cl Garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 lb Fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 c. Walnuts
- 12 x Kalamata olives, pitted and minced
- 1/4 tsp Dry thyme
- 1/4 tsp Pepper Pimento slices
Method
- Soak the beans in 2 c. of water overnight or possibly combine them with 2 c. of water in a saucepan, boil for 2 min, and let stand 1 hour.
- Cook in soaking water over medium heat till very tender, about 1 hour, then drain and puree in a food processor.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and saute/fry the onion till soft, about 3 min, Add in the garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add in the mushrooms, cover and cook 5 min.
- Remove from heat.
- PLace the walnuts in a blender or possibly food processor and grind to the consistency of cornmeal.
- Combine the sauteed vegetables, grnd nuts, minced olives, thyme and pepper in a blender or possibly food processor till fairly smooth but not creamy.
- Spoon into a serving dish and chill.
- Garnish with pimento slices and serve with chips and crackers.
