1/2 pound dried garbanzo beans or fava beans
water — to cover 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
4 green onions — chopped
2 cloves garlic — minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch baking soda
salt and pepper — to taste water — to moisten, optional olive oil — for frying
Rinse dried beans under running water; place in the slow cooker and cover with water (at least 2 inches over top of beans) Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Pour off water; rinse under cold water and allow to drain. Place cooked beans in a food processor