Soya Bean Pate

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the beans, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Boil hard for 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 2 hours, depending on the age of the beans.
3. 3
   Drain and set aside.
4. 4
   When cooled, mash.
5. 5
   Heat olive oil and saute the onions until very soft, 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Add to the mashed soya beans.
7. 7
   Stir in the tomato paste, olives, parsley, salt if necessary (remember that the olives already add a salty flavour to the rest of the ingredients) and sesame seeds.
8. 8
   Spoon into a serving dish and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
9. 9
   Serve with crackers or toast sliced into fingers.