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Black turtle beans are native to Mexico and are used broadly in Latin American, Caribbean, and Southwestern US cuisines. They are a member of the kidney bean family and grace such dishes as soups, enchiladas, burritos, and salads. Here is how to prepare them.
Steps
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2Drain the soaked beans.Advertisement
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3Place the drained beans in a saucepan or pot with 3 cups of water.
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4Bring the black turtle beans to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to simmer.[3]
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5Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until soft.[4]
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6Use in a recipe as instructed.[5]
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Community Q&A
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QuestionAre black turtle beans the same thing as black beans?Community AnswerThey are very similar, except that black turtle beans tend to be smaller. They will essentially have the same taste and texture, however.
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QuestionThe article doesn't say how many beans are used with the 3 cups of water when boiling. Any suggestions?Community AnswerI'm figuring since it first said to use 1 cup of beans to 4 cups of water to soak, they are talking about 1 cup of beans.
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QuestionHow do I de-gas black turtle beans?Community AnswerSome say to put the beans in water, get it to boil and then discard that water. Drain off the beans, put them back in the pot, pour in warm water and proceed with the recipe, whatever the recipe was.
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Things You'll Need
- Soaking bowl
- Cooking pan or pot
References
- ↑ https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/food-nutrition/all-about-beans-nutrition-health-benefits-preparation-and-use-in-menus
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/legumes/art-20044278
- ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/a25656923/how-to-cook-black-beans/
- ↑ https://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/basic-preparation-instructions-for-black-turtle-beans/
- ↑ https://www.delish.com/cooking/g4252/best-black-bean-recipes/
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