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: place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir well. turn on low and cook for 6 hours. serve over a baked potato or whole-grain brown rice. **this recipes can be made on the stove if you don't have a slow cooker. cook over low heat and stir periodically to prevent sticking. **you can use dried black beans, soaked overnight and then boiled and simmered for about 2 hours. if using the bouillon cube for vegetarians it must be the vegetable bouillon cube.