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Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans overnight.
2. 2
   Drain and place on cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Freeze several hours.
4. 4
   Cook frozen beans in double amount of water with onion in it or cook in a pressure cooker instead of freezing first.
5. 5
   Blend cooked beans (pureeing while still warm makes blending easier) and onion a little at a time, using as much water as necessary to keep blender going.
6. 6
   Add garlic cloves, soy sauce and lemon juice to taste along with beans.
7. 7
   If you're using cumin, add it now.
8. 8
   When all beans have been blended with other ingredients to a thick sauce, place in a large bowl.
9. 9
   Add one jar of tahini and mix well, adding more tamari, garlic, or lemon juice if a stronger flavor is desired.
10. 10
    (Add more water for thinner consistency.)
11. 11
    Place on a shallow dish, spread smoothly and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
12. 12
    Serve with pita strips, use as a sandwich spread, or stuff into celery.