Legume
Black beans
Also called turtle beans
What it is
Small black pulses. Brazilian feijoada and many Mexican pots.
Origin
The Americas.
Flavour
Earthy, dense.
How to use it
Soak, simmer with aromatics until creamy inside.
Storage
Dried pantry.
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What is Black beans?
Small black pulses. Brazilian feijoada and many Mexican pots.
How do I use Black beans?
Soak, simmer with aromatics until creamy inside.
How do I store Black beans?
Dried pantry.
What does it taste like?
Earthy, dense.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Frijoles de la olla
Frijoles de la olla
Pot beans — onion, a little fat, time — the Mexican weekday protein that is not a burrito filling first.
9 hr 40 minEasyNo chilli
Huevos rancheros
Huevos rancheros
Fried eggs on tortillas with a cooked salsa — ranch breakfast, not brunch theatre.
25 minEasy🌶️🌶️
Tacu tacu
Tacu tacu
Rice and beans mashed and fried into a crisp cake — Afro-Peruvian leftovers that became a plate.
25 minEasy🌶️
Arroz e feijão
arroz e feijão
Rice and beans — the Brazilian everyday plate, not a side you skip.
9 hr 45 minEasyNo chilli
Feijão tropeiro
feijão tropeiro
Minas beans with manioc, pork and egg — a dry plate, not a soup, from the muleteer road.
35 minEasyNo chilli
Ma Po Tofu
Ma Po Tofu from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
55 minA bit of workNo chilli
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 7 minA bit of work🌶️
Arepa Pabellón
Arepa Pabellón from Venezuela. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Ropa Veija
Ropa Veija from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 50 minA bit of workNo chilli
Gallo pinto
Gallo pinto from Costa Rica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
22 minMediumNo chilli
Black Beans Hotpot
Black Beans Hotpot from Costa Rica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Black bean & meat stew - feijoada
Black bean & meat stew - feijoada from Brazil. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 48 minMedium🌶️
Black Bean soup
Black Bean soup from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
42 minA bit of work🌶️