DeLallo Black Beans are legendary legumes with a place in your pantry. Packed with protein and fiber, these versatile beans are known for their mild, earthy flavor and delightfully creamy texture. A popular ingredient in Latin American and Southwestern American cuisines, Black Beans are ready to create soups, refried beans, bean salads, side dishes and even meatless burgers.
- Premium black beans.
- Mild, earthy flavor with a slight sweetness.
- Creamy, tender and meaty texture.
- Packed with protein and fiber.
- Packed in a light brine for freshness.
- Popular bean in Tex-Mex and Latin American cuisines.
- Non GMO.
- Kosher.
- Gluten free.
- Fat free.
- Vegan/vegetarian.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Black beans are a versatile legume and a staple in Latin American cuisine, as well as Southwestern American dishes and Tex-Mex recipes. Use them to create refried beans for side dishes, tacos and nachos. Create homemade chilis, stews and bean soups. When cooked and seasoned, black beans make for a great side dish to pork chops and fish dishes.They are a great substitute for meat in vegan and vegetarian diets and can be used to create meatless black bean burgers.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are black beans?
Black beans are common beans from the family, Phaseolus vulgaris. They are most recognizable for their deep black (actually purple) hue. Nutritious and packed with protein, black beans are small-to-medium in size with a plump, ovular shape and a creamy, tender texture. Their skin is firm and holds up to cooking preparations, but they can also be smashed and served as bean dips like refried beans. Black beans, also known as “turtle beans,” are popular in the Americas—a staple of Latin American and Tex-Mex cuisines.
What do black beans taste like?
Despite their rich black hue, black beans are mild in flavor with a slightly sweet earthiness.
Are black beans keto?
Black beans are generally not considered a keto item, as they contain a decent amount of carbohydrates.
Are black beans gluten free?
DeLallo Black Beans are gluten free.
What is the difference between black beans and pinto beans?
Pinto beans and black beans are different in many ways, though both are popular in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine. Both are known as common beans, Phaseolus vulgaris, but black beans are firmer in their texture, often smaller in size and a much darker black color. Both are mild and slightly nutty, but black beans are a bit sweeter than pinto beans. Nutritionally, both black beans and pinto beans are great sources of protein, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.
What is the difference between black beans and kidney beans?
There are many differences between kidney beans and black beans. While both are from the same family— the common bean, or Phaseolus vulgaris—black beans can be spotted immediately for their dark black coloring. Kidney beans range in color from light red to deep reddish brown. Black beans are typically smaller than kidney beans and have more of an oval shape than a “kidney” shape. When it comes to flavor and texture, cooked black beans are creamier and denser than kidney beans. are earthy and nutty with a creamy texture. Kidney beans have an earthier flavor, though both can be considered somewhat mild. They both contain fiber, protein and similar nutrients.
What do I do with black beans?
Black beans are a popular ingredient in Mexican, Latin American and Southwestern American cuisines. They are used to make refried beans, as well as side dishes with rice and fresh herbs. Black beans are found in tacos, burritos and on top of nachos. Use them to create chili dishes, stews and bean soups. Black beans are an excellent option for picnic bean salads. They can be mashed to create bean dips and even meatless burgers, known as black bean burgers.
