Description
Organic black beans (also known as black turtle beans) are a staple in Central and South American cuisine. Commonly combined with rice, spices, vegetables, chilli and onion for a base in nachos. Also a great addition to stews, side dishes, and salads as they hold their shape after cooking and have a mild earthy flavour with a creamy texture.
Serving as a nutritious meat substitute, black beans are high in plant-based protein, while being a good source of fibre, antioxidants, complex carbohydrates, folate, magnesium, manganese, thiamine and iron.
HOW TO USE
Always soak beans prior to cooking, as it reduces naturally occuring enzymes that inhibit digestion and helps your body absorb nutrients. Ideally soak your beans overnight (8 hours) but at least a minimum of 6 hours.
When soaking make sure you add 3-4x the water to beans, and in a large bowl as the beans will double in size. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
To cook, add your rinsed beans with fresh water (ratio 1:3) into a pot and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer for 60-90 minutes or until soft and tender. Drain and rinse the beans. You can now add these directly into the dish you desire, refrigerate the beans?and use in 2 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months (this is an easy way to have pre-prepared beans ready).
1 cup dried beans =?approx 2.5 cups cooked
Origin: China
Ingredients: organic black turtle beans
Allergens: no known, may contain traces of gluten, soy, tree nuts and sesame
Nutritional Table
Average per 100g
Energy (kj) 1418
Protein (g) 21.3
Total Fat (g) 0.9
Saturated (g) 0.2
Carbohydrates (g) 63.3
Sugars (g) 2.1
Sodium (mg) 9
Fibre (g) 15.5
