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: heat oil in a large, nonstick pan over medium heat. add onion and red pepper. cook for 3 minutes. add garlic. cook for 2 minutes more. add cumin. remove from heat, and set aside mixture in a bowl. in the same pan, add broth, water, barley oregano and hot sauce. bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer until barley is tender, adding extra water as necessary, about 30 minutes. stir in beans, salsa, lime juice and onion mixture, and heat through. season with salt and pepper to taste. sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.