The sweet and creamy black bean, popular in Mexico and South America, is one of nature's best foods. The popular legume is noted for its high fiber and protein, which makes it a staple in many ...

"Black beans are popular in many Latin American dishes along with Creole and Cajun cuisine," Pelitera says. 🩺 SIGN UP for ...

You've probably been asked to choose between black and pinto beans whenever you're at your favorite Latin American-style chain restaurant. You might've wondered what the difference between these ...

Tinned black beans makes this batch of refried beans ready in no time! Use the leftovers to make molletes – a Mexican version of beans on toast, with melty cheese and a refreshing spoonful of ...

Chinese fermented black beans (known in Cantonese as dou si) are powerful little umami bombs - they add an intense, rich savouriness to whatever they're cooked with. They are made from soy beans ...

Black beans (also known as black turtle beans) are small but packed with flavour. I like to keep these really simple and just pair them with coriander, using lots of the seeds and serving with the ...

You can buy fermented black beans in Asian grocers or supermarkets to make your own black bean sauce. They are preserved in salt and should be rinsed well before using. FAQs about BBC Food ...