Black Turtle Beans

Black Turtle Beans from Country Life Natural Foods are small, glossy black beans with a dense, meaty texture and earthy flavor, a staple of Latin American cooking. Grown in Michigan, they are a versatile, protein- and fiber-rich addition to soups, salads, and plant-based mains.

At a glance

• Sizes: 5 lb and 50 lb
• Ingredient: black turtle beans
• Vegan: yes
• Origin: USA (Michigan)
• Note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame, and wheat (5 lb size only)

Best for

• Black bean soup and chili
• Tacos, burritos, and bowls
• Bean salads
• Veggie burgers and dips
• Batch cooking and freezing

Cooking

Soak overnight to ease digestion and shorten cooking, then simmer until tender. Use in soups, salads, and fillings, or blend into dips.

Flavor profile

Earthy and mildly sweet with a creamy interior and a firm skin that holds its shape in long-cooked dishes.

About Country Life Natural Foods

Country Life Natural Foods is a Michigan-based supplier of bulk natural and whole foods, offering beans, grains, flours, and pantry staples for healthy kitchens.