Organic Black Turtle Beans 500g

Black turtle beans are small, jet-black beans with an earthy, slightly mushroom-like, almost mineral flavour and a velvety texture. The signature bean of Cuban, Mexican, Brazilian, and Caribbean cooking — feijoada (Brazilian black bean stew), Cuban black beans and rice, and black bean tacos all rely on this distinctive bean. These certified organic black turtle beans from Just Natural Organic have an anthocyanin-rich dark skin that contributes significant antioxidants.

High in plant protein (21g/100g), folate, manganese, iron, magnesium, and dietary fibre. Rich in anthocyanin antioxidants.

Certified organic by the Soil Association. Plastic-free. Available in 500g.

Soak overnight, cook 60–90 minutes. Use in feijoada, Cuban black beans, black bean soup, burritos, tacos, and grain bowls.

Recipe idea — Cuban Black Beans & Rice: Cook 250g black turtle beans until tender. Fry 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 green pepper, 1 tsp each cumin and oregano in olive oil. Add the beans and 200ml cooking liquid. Simmer 15 minutes. Add a splash of red wine vinegar and fresh coriander. Serve over white rice. The contrast of glossy black beans against white rice is visually striking — a Cuban classic that tastes far more complex than its ingredients suggest.

Ingredients: Organic Black Turtle Beans.

FAQs

Why do black turtle beans make the cooking liquid purple?
The anthocyanin pigments in the black skin dissolve into the cooking liquid, turning it a rich, dark purple. This is a sign of high antioxidant content — not a problem. The liquid can be used as a nutritious stock base.

Do they need soaking?
Yes — soak 8–12 hours. Cook 60–90 minutes.