1.   Drain and rinse the beans.

2.   Or drain and rinse the beans, which will eliminate a considerable amount of the sodium.

3.   Pick over and rinse black beans.

4.   Rinse beans again.

5.   Rinse beans in cold water and drain.

6.   Rinse beans, picking out debris.

7.   The next day, rinse beans and cover with cold water.

8.   While the pasta cooks, drain and rinse the beans.

9.   You may want to rinse black beans before putting them in some dishes.