Black Turtle Beans
 
Black beans are a small, dark variety of common beans, especially prominent in Latin American cuisine.
Approximately 3/8 inch long and slightly kidney shaped
Satiny black skin and white center
Dense, meaty texture when cooked
Earthy, slightly sweet flavor
Kosher Certified
 
Basic Prep
Carefully sort beans and rinse thoroughly. Soak overnight. Rinse and place in a large pot. Cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil and cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 60 minutes or until tender. Salt to taste.
 
Suggested Uses
Work well in soups, especially Cuban black bean soup
Use in frijoles negros, refried beans and chili
Cooked in a savory broth, black beans can stand alone with a dish of rice
 
Description 
There are several varieties of Black Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), the most common of which is the small, rounded bean also known as "black turtle bean" because of its shiny, shell-like appearance. With a meaty cooked texture and earthy, almost mushroom-like flavor, black beans hold their shape well when cooked, adding flavor and texture to recipes ranging from dips to soups to salads to burritos.
Black beans are a diet staple in many cultures with a history that plays an important role in the cuisines of Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic.  Dishes, feijoada, is a rich, long-simmered stew made from black beans and a variety of fresh and smoked cuts of pork and beef. Frijoles negros (Spanish for "black beans") is a simple stewed bean dish prepared widely throughout many cultures seasoned with onion, garlic, spices and sometimes leftover cuts of meats.
Black beans boast a high nutrient density, containing protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin B6, while maintaining a low level of fats. In addition, black beans are a good source of three anthocyanin polyphenols - delphinidin, petunidin and malvidin - antioxidant-rich plant chemicals that reside in the deep black seed coat of the bean.
Black beans are members of the larger family of legumes, plants used for their edible seeds and pods, which boast a high nutrient density with low-maintenance production and storage. They contain protein, essential minerals and fiber while maintaining a low level of fats.
Black beans are known as a high-quality, inexpensive source of protein and nutrition, they have become diet staples in many cultures.
 
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
 
Ingredients
Black Beans.