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Black Turtle Beans

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Black Turtle Beans Recipe

I can remember a friend’s mom making homemade beans when I was young. I also remember sitting down with their family sorting and looking for debris and pebbles in the dried beans. I had never seen this done and just remember that once the beans were cooked, they were absolutely delicious! I’ve been making beans for a long time and never without meat. The recipe I made for these black turtle beans, I have to admit, is so delicious and meat free!

Black Turtle BeansOh man, when the black beans were done, I was going around the house making everyone taste them before dinner. They were so good! We all loved them and I used the beans in many different tasty dishes, some of which I will be posting soon. Such a versatile meal!

Black Turtle BeansThese black beans are so healthy and are a great source of fiber and protein, along with many other wonderful healthy nutrients your body needs. I’ve included a link that you can read about the healthy Benefits of Black Beans. The whole article is so informative. It’s a great read!

Black Turtle Beans

Terri
5 from 2 votes
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs black turtle beans
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Sort and remove any debris from beans.
  • Soak black beans overnight for 10-12 hours in 6 cups of water.
  • Drain and rinse beans.
  • In a dutch oven, add vegetable broth, water, black beans, onions, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin and pepper.
  • Heat over medium heat just until boiling.
  • Cover, reduce heat, cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours.
  • After 1 1/2 hours, add salt and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes or until beans are tender.

Notes

There is a lot of debate as to when you should add salt to your beans. I don't add salt at the beginning of the cooking process, but do add it when they are about done. Some say that if you add salt at the beginning your beans will be tough. Others say that if you wait until the end, all you will have is salty water and bland beans.
Also, if you live in an area that is considered 'high altitude,' you might want to add a 1/2 tsp of baking soda to the water while the beans are cooking. It helps to soften the beans a bit. Thanks Cheryl for the tip!
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Enjoy, Terri

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  1. Cheryl Boyles

    These look so appetizing, Terri! I’m putting your bean recipe on my list to make this week—YUM! And thanks so much for including the link for the health benefits of turtle beans. I look forward to more of your plant-based recipes!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      Hi Cheryl! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m glad you are going to make them this week. I know you will love them. I found that link very informative so I thought I’d share it on the blog! Thank you so much for all your support! :)

  3. Esther Lord

    Hi Terri, I love my beans. Can’t wait to make these. Can you say ” YUM ” :) Thank you for sharing !!!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      Hi Esther!! Thanks so much! I’m like you, I love beans too! And these are so good. I have some other beans I’ll be posting a little later that are spicy and delicious! I appreciate your comment my friend! :)

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