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 the beans of their liquid and place them in a blender with all the other ingredients. blend until smooth. pack into two airtight containers; each one should provide enough dip for six people. refrigerate until required. on the trail, eat it on the first day unless you can keep it in a cooler. note: or at camp: drain the beans and place in bowl with all the other ingredients. use a fork, first to crush all ingredients and then to mix them into as smooth a paste as possible.