Stove Top Smoker Black Bean Pate

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   ["Soak beans for 2-4 hours in 3 cups of water.", "Drain and place in 2-quart saucepan with lid.", "Add kombu and 2 cups water, then pressure cook for 1 hour or boil for 1-1/2 hours (with 3 cups of water.)", "Stir in salt and let beans sit for 20 minutes, then drain.", "Soak hickory chips in water for 10 minutes.", "Transfer drained beans to a metal pan and smoke them on high heat for 5 minutes on an electric a stove and 8 minutes on a gas stove.", "Remove from heat and let them smoke covered for an additional 30 minutes.", "In a 10"" frying pan, heat oil and saute onions, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt and cumin on medium heat for 5 minutes.", "In a food processor, add smoked beans, sauteed vegetables, tahini, bean juice, and tamari, then process until smooth.", "Transfer Pate to a container or mold, then refrigerate until chilled.", "Serve with bread or crackers."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.