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The black bean originated in the Americas, but its use didn’t really spread to the United States until the mid-1800s, after the Mexican-American War. Today, though, it's popular worldwide. Black beans are a great source of soluble fiber, folate (vitamin B9), iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, and their high protein content makes them a fantastic choice for vegetarian or vegan diets.
Although black beans are best known in the US as part of savory Latin American dishes, there’s so much more you can do with them! For example, black beans sticky rice is a Thai dessert made with black beans, rice, coconut milk, and palm sugar. And while our organic black beans are a great meat substitute, Our Azure family loves them in meat dishes, too. Pair with sweet potatoes as a flavorful and filling base for veggie tacos, or mix them in with your favorite taco meat for a more traditional dish!
Cooking: Sort, discarding any stones, debris, or malformed beans. Rinse in a colander. Soak overnight or about 6–8 hours in warm water, using at least 3 cups of water for every cup of beans. Drain. Boil enough water to cover beans by at least 1 inch (use the soak water or fresh). Add beans to boiling water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, adding more water if necessary. Season to taste.
Sprouting: Sort, soak, and drain as directed above. Place in a roomy container, such as a quart or gallon jar. Cover with a loose woven fabric, nylon stocking, or mesh secured down by elastic or a rubber band. Rinse and thoroughly drain 2–3 times daily until sprouts reach desired length. Swish out seed caps in a basin of water if desired. Sprouting legumes until roots form decreases cooking time. Sprouting them to the two-leaf stage is said to bring them to the peak of their nutritional value.
INGREDIENTS: Certified Organic Black Beans
Sourced from Azure Standard. Repackaged by Holdfast Farmstead.
The black bean originated in the Americas, but its use didn’t really spread to the United States until the mid-1800s, after the Mexican-American War. Today, though, it's popular worldwide. Black beans are a great source of soluble fiber, folate (vitamin B9), iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, and their high protein content makes them a fantastic choice for vegetarian or vegan diets.
Although black beans are best known in the US as part of savory Latin American dishes, there’s so much more you can do with them! For example, black beans sticky rice is a Thai dessert made with black beans, rice, coconut milk, and palm sugar. And while our organic black beans are a great meat substitute, Our Azure family loves them in meat dishes, too. Pair with sweet potatoes as a flavorful and filling base for veggie tacos, or mix them in with your favorite taco meat for a more traditional dish!
Cooking: Sort, discarding any stones, debris, or malformed beans. Rinse in a colander. Soak overnight or about 6–8 hours in warm water, using at least 3 cups of water for every cup of beans. Drain. Boil enough water to cover beans by at least 1 inch (use the soak water or fresh). Add beans to boiling water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, adding more water if necessary. Season to taste.
Sprouting: Sort, soak, and drain as directed above. Place in a roomy container, such as a quart or gallon jar. Cover with a loose woven fabric, nylon stocking, or mesh secured down by elastic or a rubber band. Rinse and thoroughly drain 2–3 times daily until sprouts reach desired length. Swish out seed caps in a basin of water if desired. Sprouting legumes until roots form decreases cooking time. Sprouting them to the two-leaf stage is said to bring them to the peak of their nutritional value.
INGREDIENTS: Certified Organic Black Beans
Sourced from Azure Standard. Repackaged by Holdfast Farmstead.