PREPARED BLACK TURTLE BEANS
Don't pay up to $1 per can for black beans when you can make them yourself for pennies! These tasty beans work great in Santa Fe style recipes or as a substitute for refried beans. Tested at high altitude.
Provided by Elizabeth H.
Categories Black Beans
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- The night before: wash beans and remove any debris.
- Place in large mixing bowl and add water to cover plus 4 inches.
- To cook: pour off water from beans and place in 6-quart heavy kettle or dutch oven.
- Add enough water to cover, plus 2 inches.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat but keep boiling at steady rate.
- Boil beans for about 2 1/2 hours or until just tender.
- Stir occasionally.
- Add water as needed.
- (Ideally, at the end of the cooking time, there will be just enough water to cover the beans.) Remove from heat.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Allow to cool.
- Scoop 2 cups of mixture into each freezer bag.
- Try to distribute an equal amount of liquid into each bag.
- Squeeze out excess air and seal.
- Freeze.
- To use: Remove bag from freezer and allow to thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours, OR thaw bag in microwave according to manufacturer's directions, OR run warm water over bag to release contents from bag, then place frozen bean mixture in saucepan and heat over low flame until hot.
- Each bag yields 4 servings.
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Ziya Islam
[email protected]These beans are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.
safdar gujjar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover black turtle beans. I added some chopped vegetables and made a quick and easy soup.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of black turtle beans, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The beans were really flavorful and delicious.
Arturo Gonzalez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my beans turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.
maegan cook
[email protected]These beans were a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra seasoning to them.
Carlos Ruiz
[email protected]I've tried many black turtle bean recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans were perfectly cooked and had a wonderful flavor.
Niloy khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beans were so flavorful and delicious. I can't wait to make them again.
Subas freind 12
[email protected]Yum!
Taurai Ncube
[email protected]These beans were easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.
Suleiman Mohammadi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The beans were so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Francis Mose
[email protected]These beans were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.
Wonder Njabulo Gumede
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The beans are so flavorful and versatile. I've used them in tacos, salads, soups, and even just as a side dish. Highly recommend!
jada madden
[email protected]These black turtle beans were a hit! They had a rich, earthy flavor and a perfect texture. I served them over rice with a side of collard greens, and my family loved it.