Soy Pate

• 1 cup soybeans
• 3/4 cup water in which soybeans were cooked
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• dry oregano and basil

Directions

1. Wash the soy beans and soak overnight.
2. The next day boil the soybeans for about 2-3 hours. Drain and keep 3/4 cup up to 1 cup from the water in which they were cooked. Set the beans aside to cool.
3. Meanwhile heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute for at least 10 minutes, stirring a few times, until onion is soft.
4. When cooled enough, put the beans in the bowl of a food processor and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Gradually add the water until it reaches the desired consistency.
5. Add the rest of ingredients, onion, paprika, basil, oregano, soy sauce, salt and pepper and beat until homogenous.
6. In the end add the tomato paste and beat once more until well incorporated.
7. Pour the pate into a serving dish and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers, bread, with pickles or fresh vegetables. It is delicious.

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