cooked in plain water
until 8 out of 10 beans
are creamy & soft

source, 8 servings, 330 calories
1 lb yellow eye beans cooked al dente+1 c liquid, 2 T olive oil, 4 halved shallots, 1 can diced tomatoes+juice, tiny can tomato paste, 1/2 c molasses, 1/4 c mustard
place shallots over oil in cast-iron pan, add rest, 350 F, 1.5 hours