I would do

• rinse
• soak overnight
• drain
• let sit damp for 2-3 days
• rinse once or twice a day until they start sprouting

I have never once been able to just soak beans and cook them for a long time. My beans always come out hard and sprouting is much better for me. They taste better and are easier to cook. You can eat when the sprouts are short or long for different effects.

Also - cook without all your additions and add them at the end. This way they do not disintegrate.

Try lentils next week maybe - easier.

You are doing great. Keep going and you will be gourmet by Week 3.