Organic Black Beans
With a deep, earthy flavor and dense, meaty texture, our Organic Black Beans are an easy way to add a high-fiber, high-protein, low-fat component to many recipes. Black beans have been a staple of Central and South American diets for 7,000 years.
Suggested uses
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 your preference.
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
Ingredients
Organic Black Beans.
Black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are one of the most common types of beans, and are sometimes called “black turtle beans” because of their shiny shell-like appearance. Black beans can range in size from that of a pea up to 1/2 inch long, and are slightly kidney shaped.
Black beans are a dietary staple with a history that goes back 7,000 years, playing an important role in the cuisines of Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. Brazil's national dish, 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 Cuba, Puerto Rico and Mexico and seasoned with onion, garlic, spices and sometimes leftover cuts of pork or bacon.
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. With a meaty texture and earthy flavor, our organic black beans add heft to everything from dips to soups to salads to burritos. Organic black beans are certified organic to the standards of the USDA National Organic Program.
Classic recipe
Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Burgers
These spicy black bean burgers prove that meatless patties can still be packed with flavor and protein. Given a boost of smoky flavor from our Chipotle in Adobo, this twist on an all-American favorite is delicious topped with melted Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese, avocado and the salsa of your choice.
