Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa With Scallions, Cheddar, and Hot Sauce

INGREDIENTS

Bay leaves

2/3 cup

Beans, cooked

1 tbsp

Cilantro

Garlic clove, large

1/2

Scallion

1 cup

Quinoa, cooked

4 tsp

Kosher salt

1 pound Christmas lima beans or other meaty, earthy bean

1 tablespoon runny, vinegary hot sauce, such as Crystal

1/4 cup

(unpacked) shredded sharp white cheddar, such as cabot