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: in a 3 quart baking dish, combine onion, green pepper, oil and garlic. cover and microwave on high 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. add zucchini, tomatoes, tarragon, oregano, basil, salt and pepper; stir and cover. cook on high 4 minutes. add beans, stir and cover. cook on high 4-6 minutes or until heated through. let stand 2 minutes.