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Organic Black Turtle Beans

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Description

Organic Black Turtle Beans contain anthocyanins.

Organic black turtle beans are a delicious, dense turtle bean variety that holds its shape and colour during cooking. These beans have a shiny appearance, taste great in a range of recipes and have a dense meaty texture.

They are popular in Latin American cuisine but are used worldwide in a range of dishes. They are a popular choice for stews, soups, Mexican burritos, black bean soups with rice, casseroles, and even brownies to add moisture.

These beans are more than just a colourful addition to your plate. They are high in protein so make a good addition to plant based diets. Just 70g serving of cooked beans is a source of Potassium and Phosphorus.

Their deep black color comes from a unique mix of anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants. They’re also packed with nutrients like folate, which helps reduce tiredness and fatigue. Try our take on black bean chilli with our Black Bean Chilli Recipe.

We also stock a wide range of other amazing organic beans.

Ingredients: Organic Black Turtle Bean

Origin: China

Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts, celery, mustard.

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Nutritional Information

Dried, uncooked.

Typical Nutrient Values:	Amount per 100g:
Energy	1425kj/341kcal
Fat	1.42g
of which saturates	0.37g
Carbohydrate	47.1g
of which sugars	2.12g
Fibre	15.2g
Protein	21.6g
Salt	0.0125g

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Cooking Instructions

Note: Require soaking and cooking or sprouting before consumption.

Servings: 40g dried beans makes about 80g cooked beans.

Soak for 1-2 hours in clean cold water.
Drain water, replace water with fresh and place saucepan on stove.
Bring to boil and then simmer for at least an hour until beans are soft and tender.
Drain and use as needed.

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Storage

For optimum freshness keep in a cool place away from moisture and direct sunlight. Store in a tightly sealed bag or container.

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Family Tip:

These black turtle beans have a dense meaty texture and go well in chillis and other mexican recipes.
We think these beans make great burritos as they have a dense texture and stay intact when cooked.
A traditional technique for cooking with these beans is to keep the black water after they have been cooked and use it for a soup/broth or for colouring other dishes, such as rice.