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: spray and heat large heavy saucepan over medium low heat. add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. add pepper and garlic and sauté 3 more minutes. add beans through oregano and simmer 8 minutes, adding water if it gets too dry and starts to stick. mix 1 cup of bean mixture with rum and mash to a paste with a fork or in the blender or food processor. add paste back into the pot, cover and simmer over low heat 20 minutes. serve over rice. offer onion through sour cream, each served in its own small dish, as condiments.