Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: open and drain the can of beans. in a pan, saute onions in the oil. when the onions are done, add cumin and cook until you can smell it roasting. put onions, water, and beans in a blender or magic bullet. give it a good whirl until there are no whole beans left. return beans mixture to the pan and heat. add salt to taste and more water if necessary. when hot, remove from heat and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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.