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: place 2 cans beans with liquid and chicken broth in food processor. blend until smooth. spray large fry pan with olive oil pam. cook onion and garlic over med-high heat, 5-minutes, or until onions are tender. add bean mixture, other can of beans-undrained, salsa, lime juice, cumin and red pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes. serve with 2 tbsp light sour cream (optional). this would add 1-extra point.