Gee Whiz Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups white beans, cooked (or canned - 1 15 oz. can)
1/2 cup roasted red peppers or 1/2 cup pimiento, pieces
6 -8 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons sesame tahini or 2 -3 tablespoons smooth cashew butter
1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until completely smooth and evenly colored(may take a few minutes).
Stop processor and scrape down sides of bowl as necessary during processing.
Chill completely before serving.
Keeps 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Variations:
In place of the red peppers, use 1/2 cup cooked chopped carrots, or 3/4 teaspoons paprika, or 2 tbls. unsalted tomato paste.
For an \"aged cheddar\" flavor, add 1-2 teaspoons light or chickpea miso.