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               BLACK BEAN & GREEK OLIVE P T  WITH WALNUTS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Wagner
               Spreads                          Legumes
               Not tried

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2   c            Dry black beans -- 1  c cooked
  2       ts           Cold pressed olive oil
    1/4                Onion -- finely chopped
  1       cl           Garlic -- finely chopped
    1/4   lb           Fresh mushrooms -- sliced
    1/2   c            Walnuts
    1/3   lb           Large greek olives
    1/4   ts           Thyme
    1/4   ts           Pepper
                       Pimento slices

 Soak the black beans in 2 cups of water overnight, or
 combine them with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, boil
 for 2 minutes, and let stand 1 hour. Cook in the
 soaking water over medium heat until very tender,
 about 1 hour, then drain and pur e in a food processor
 or by putting them through a potato ricer or coarse
 strainer.

 In a skillet, heat the oil, and the onion, and cook
 until golden. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.  Add
 the mushrooms, cover, and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and
 cook until all the liquid has been absorbed.

 Place the walnuts in a blender or food processor and
 grind to the consistency of corn meal.

 Remove the olive pits and discard, then chop the
 olives finely.

 Combine all the ingredients except the pimento slices
 in a blender or food processor and blend until fairly
 smooth, but not creamy. Turn into a serving dish and
 chill. Garnish with pimento slices and serve with
 Garlic and Herb Bread Chips (See recipe) or squares of
 toast.

 From The High Road To Health  page 44 Formatted to MM
 by J.Duckett1 (Kat)



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