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: pour a bit (about 2 teaspoons) of olive oil into a medium saucepan, and warm it over medium heat. add the onion, increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the onion is is pale yellow, stirring occasionally. add the cumin and oregano, and stir well. add the hot sauce, and stir well again. add the garlic, followed by the beans (no need to rinse the beans). reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the beans are soft and warmed through. add salt to taste.