Get to know...Black Beans

I fairly certain that ChildRoots families are no stranger to the Black Bean. The most common variety is the Black Turtle Bean, in fact there's a good chance that they're the only kind you've ever had. The brand that we use is organic and grown in California. High in protein and a good source of iron and dietary fiber. Black Beans are most common in Latin cuisine, often as a side dish. Spanish explorers brought the beans to Europe, and they slowly migrated to Asia. In Asia Black Beans are often fermented and used more as a flavoring or a sauce. 

It takes over 20 cups of dried Black Beans to feed the kids at CR. They are simmered on the stove for hours;   in the broth is no-salt stock, oregano, granulated garlic, some dried onion and a little salt (Black Beans are naturally high in sodium). 

Black Beans also make great cold salads or salsas. They can also be substituted for Garbanzo beans in a Hummus Recipe, Black Bean Hummus is gaining popularity at CR.