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Black turtle beans
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked (50% beans 50% water), with jerked beef, with oil, onion and garlic, with salt
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 122 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 25%
- Carbohydrate 5.1 g 2%
- Fat 4.4 g 6%
- Fibre 6 g 21%
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Questions about Black turtle beans
Do you need to soak black turtle beans before cooking?
Soaking is optional, but an overnight soak helps them cook more evenly and can shorten the simmer. Cover them generously with cold water, then drain and rinse before cooking.
How long do dried black turtle beans take to cook?
After soaking, simmer them gently in fresh water for about 45–75 minutes, until creamy inside; unsoaked beans can take 1½–2 hours. Keep them covered with water, and add acidic ingredients such as tomatoes only once they are nearly tender.
How do you cook black turtle beans in a pressure cooker?
Cover soaked, drained beans with fresh water, leaving room for them to expand, and cook at high pressure for about 10–15 minutes; allow the pressure to release naturally. Unsoaked beans need longer, so check that they are tender before serving.
How should you store cooked black turtle beans?
Cool them promptly, then refrigerate in a covered container with a little cooking liquid and use within 3–4 days. Freeze portions with their liquid for up to about 3 months, and thaw them in the fridge or reheat straight from frozen.
What dishes can you make with black turtle beans?
They are a classic choice for black bean soup, chilli, burritos and rice bowls. Their earthy flavour also works well with cumin, garlic, lime, coriander and sweetcorn.
Can you use black beans instead of black turtle beans?
Usually, yes: black beans are commonly the same small, glossy bean sold as black turtle beans, and they can be swapped in equal amounts in recipes. If a recipe means another black bean variety, cooking time and texture may differ.
Can you eat black turtle beans raw?
No. Dried black turtle beans must be fully cooked; soaking alone does not make them safe or tender to eat. Simmer until every bean is soft all the way through, or heat tinned beans before serving.
Source: tbca BRC0196T · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
