{"product_id":"organic-black-turtle-beans-500g","title":"Organic Black Turtle Beans 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack 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 \u003cstrong\u003eJust Natural Organic\u003c\/strong\u003e have an anthocyanin-rich dark skin that contributes significant antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh in \u003cstrong\u003eplant protein\u003c\/strong\u003e (21g\/100g), \u003cstrong\u003efolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emanganese\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eiron\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e, and dietary fibre. Rich in anthocyanin antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Soil Association. Plastic-free. Available in 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak overnight, cook 60–90 minutes. Use in feijoada, Cuban black beans, black bean soup, burritos, tacos, and grain bowls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe idea — Cuban Black Beans \u0026amp; Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutritional Values per 100g (dry)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1386 kJ \/ 331 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOf Which Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Black Turtle Beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do black turtle beans make the cooking liquid purple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they need soaking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — soak 8–12 hours. Cook 60–90 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Natural Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49220045963516,"sku":"JNO2963","price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/4683\/9207\/files\/JN121_large_3d86248a-34ea-465e-9d4e-2cd134521e9b.jpg?v=1782208175","url":"https:\/\/econaturalproducts.co.uk\/products\/organic-black-turtle-beans-500g","provider":"Eco Natural Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}