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Step 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, sauté onion, bell pepper and celery until tender. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 2
Add bay leaf, thyme, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, salt, pepper and stock.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, add beans, then reduce to a simmer.
Step 4
Cook uncovered, stirring often, for 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Step 5
Transfer about 2 cups of the mixture into a bowl and mash well with a potato masher or hand blender.
Step 6
Return mashed beans to the pot, taste and adjust seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes longer, adding additional stock if bean mixture is too thick.
Step 7
Serve beans over hot, cooked oats, sprinkle with chopped parsley and pass the hot sauce.
Step 8
In a saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil.
Step 9
Stir in steel cut oats and 1 tsp salt. Reduce heat and simmer oats, covered or uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.