Black Turtle Beans

Profile: Black beans are a dark, tiny variant of ordinary beans that are popular in Latin American cooking.- It's about 3/8 inch long and shaped like a kidney.- Black skin with a white center- When cooked, the texture is dense and meaty.- Earthy with a hint of sweetness Details:  Black Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) come in a variety of sizes and shapes, the most common of which is the small, rounder bean, often known as "black turtle bean" due to its shiny, shell-like appearance. Black beans have a meaty cooked texture and an earthy, almost mushroom-like flavor, and they keep their shape nicely in recipes ranging from dips to soups to salads to burritos.Black beans are a staple in many Central and South American cultures, with a 7,000-year history, and play an essential role in the cuisines of Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. Feijoada, Brazil's national meal, is a hearty stew cooked with black beans and a range of fresh and smoked hog and beef pieces. Frijoles