Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: place beans in a colander and rinse with cold running water. pick over the beans and remove any stones or foreign objects. place beans in a clean pot, cover with fresh cold water, and soak for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to expedite the cooking process. drain the beans. in a large stainless steel pot, combine the beans, 1 quart water, and all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. when the water reaches a boil, skim the surface, reduce the heat, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. drain the liquid from the beans and reserve for use in other recipes. discard the bay leaf.

Target recipe: drain and mash black beans leaving some whole. add chillies(you can add a bit of the juice for extra flavour), salsa, sour cream and half the grated cheese. blend well. pour mixture into medium sized baking dish. cover with remaining cheese and bake at 350f for about 30 minutes or until bubbly. serve warm with plain tortilla chips.