{"product_id":"organic-black-turtle-beans-1kg","title":"Organic Black Turtle Beans (1KG)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9163\/files\/Allergen_Icon_Template_4b9ae221-5569-4c2d-b181-4ef9e03de4b2_large.png?v=1543565510\" alt=\"Cityfarm Organic Chickpea Alllergen\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack beans are classified as legumes. Also known as turtle beans because of their hard, shell-like appearance, black beans are, in fact, the edible seeds of the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to cook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak the black turtle beans in a large bowl. Make sure that there is plenty of water covering the beans as the beans will soak the water up and expand.\u003cbr\u003eSoak the beans in the water overnight (approx. 8 hours) at room temperature. \u003cbr\u003eSoaking is an important process for all legumes, grain, nuts and seeds. It helps speed up the cook time and also makes them easier to digest as it removes the enzyme inhibitor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter soaking, drain the rater and rinse well.\u003cbr\u003eIn a large pot, cover the beans with plenty of water and bring it to boil. It will be easy to use a pressure cooker for this process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can add a teaspoon of salt to the cooking water if you'd like to add more flavor to the beans. \u003cbr\u003eBring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 60 - 90 minutes. Make sure the beans are soft and and drain the boiling water. \u003cbr\u003eYou can serve or use for other recipes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Store Cooked Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreezing cooked beans are a great way to stock up plant-based staples that you can use in recipes and save cooking time too! \u003cbr\u003ePack cooled down cooked beans (remove the water!) in a salable and resealable bag, and freeze it up to 6 months. It will be useful to freeze them in serving size portions ( 1 or 2 cups) so that you can defrost just the amount that you want in a recipe.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy your plant-based protein! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits of Black Turtle Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ndb.nal.usda.gov\/ndb\/foods\/show\/303635?man=\u0026amp;lfacet=\u0026amp;count=\u0026amp;max=\u0026amp;qlookup=\u0026amp;offset=\u0026amp;sort=\u0026amp;format=Abridged\u0026amp;reportfmt=other\u0026amp;rptfrm=\u0026amp;ndbno=\u0026amp;nutrient1=\u0026amp;nutrient2=\u0026amp;nutrient3=%E2%8A%82=\u0026amp;totCount=\u0026amp;measureby=\u0026amp;Qv=1\u0026amp;Q330920=0.5\u0026amp;Qv=1\u0026amp;Q330920=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"content-link css-29oowu\"\u003eNational Nutrient Database\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eone-half cup (86g) of cooked black beans contains approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy: 114 kilocalories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 7.62 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat: 0.46 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbohydrate: 20.39 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber: 7.5 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugars: 0.28 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: 23 milligrams (mg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron: 1.81 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium: 60 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: 120 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium: 305 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium: 1 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc: 0.96 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThiamin: 0.21 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiacin: 0.434 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate: 128 msg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 2.8 mg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack beans also offer a variety of phytonutrients like saponins, anthocyanins, kaempferol, and quercetin, all of which possess\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eantioxidant\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproperties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many beans and legumes, black beans contain starch, a form of complex\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecarbohydrate. Starch acts as a “slow burn” energy store that is slowly digested by the body, preventing a spike in blood sugar levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSource: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/289934#nutrition\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/289934#nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Black Turtle Beans from China\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"foodcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31719031341099,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/7385\/5019\/products\/Blackbean.png?v=1589054720","url":"https:\/\/freshly-foodie.myshopify.com\/products\/organic-black-turtle-beans-1kg","provider":"Freshly Market Development","version":"1.0","type":"link"}