Black Turtle Beans
This is a small black, kidney-shaped bean with a particularly rich and full flavor.
Also known as: Turtle Soup Beans, Mexican Blacks, and Frijoles Negros
Tasting Notes: Great with rice and meat, particularly good in soups and casseroles.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup dry (38 g) (approx. 1/2 cup cooked)
Nutrient Amount %DV
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 20 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 15 g 60% Sugars 1 g Protein 9 g Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 15%
High in magnesium and fiber
Equivalents:
1 pound of dried beans = 2 cups dried beans = 6 cups of cooked beans.Basic Bean Cooking Instructions:
Pick over beans and rinse thoroughly in cold water. Place cleaned beans in a bowl of fresh cold water, cover and soak for 3 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature; drain and rinse well. Or place beans in a saucepan with water of cover, bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and soak for 1 1/2 hours, drain and rinse well. Cook beans by covering with 2" of water, simmering 1 to 2 hours or until tender depending on size of the bean.
Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salad
1 cup fresh corn kernels (approximately two large ears)
1 sweet, red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 large, ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (or to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1 cup Flyte Family Farm black turtle beans or Calypso beans cooked
Servings: 4
Combine all of the bean and corn salad ingredients together in a bowl. May be made 1 to 2 hours prior to serving, if refrigerated.Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
