This is easy to make and you can enjoy it just the way it is or try it in the attached recipe, GALLO PINTO, which is so very delicious!
2 cups dried black beans
4 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
12 cups cold water
Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain, rinse, place in a soup pot with 12 cups water. Peel garlic cloves, do not chop, and coarsely chop the cilantro, stems too. Add salt, garlic, oregano and cilantro to beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2 or more hours (preferably 3 to 4 hours). Remove garlic cloves. Drain and serve. Yield: about 6 cups
GALLO PINTO
1 medium vidalia or Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, diced
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups Black Bean Soup
6 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup salsa
salt and pepper to taste
avocado, sliced
Saute onion and cilantro in olive oil until soft (not brown) about 2 minutes. Add beans and mash gently to open up. Add salt and pepper, salsa and rice, ,ix well. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with avocado slices.
Yield: 12 cups
The black turtle bean has a dense, meaty texture and flavor reminiscent of mushrooms, which makes it popular in vegetarian dishes.
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