A relative of the Red kidney bean, black turtle beans are a legumes. Resistant to disease and extreme heat, they’re able to pull nitrogen from the air, which not only helps them to grow but also naturally nourishes the soil around them.

Black beans are a good source of proteins and fiber. They have a low glycemic index. Despite the name, black turtle beans aren’t actually black but a dark purple colour. They have a distinctive small white dot and, unlike other bean varieties, they remain black when cooked for a long time.

When it comes to how to cook black turtle beans, there are a couple of different options, refer to blog or your favourtie blac beans recipt. 

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