Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: stir after each addition, be gentle with the papaya and avocado. if you make it early in the day and put it in the fridge, it will be cool and yummy at dinner time. we eat it with crumbled tortilla chips for crunch. last night we had corn on the cob with it as well. it really should have chopped cilantro or at least parsley, but i was not going back to the grocery store.

Target 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.