Everyone knows the useful properties of beans , but black differs in its chemical parameters, due to which it very well saturates the human body with all necessary vitamins, microelements and proteins. By the way, it is in this type of bean that the composition is very close to the animal protein.
If you have eaten the fruits of black beans, be sure that the feeling of hunger will not bother you soon. In addition, these legumes bring the level of cholesterol back to normal, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Regularly eat black beans, and the risk of developing bowel cancer in you will be reduced to a minimum.
Black beans are simply indispensable for digestion - they are absorbed slowly, in the process normalize the chemical balance in the stomach and intestines, restore microorganisms. Vegetable bean fiber protects us from type 2 diabetes.
Varieties of black beans
There are several varieties of black beans, but more often there are two:
- "Kidney" - has a silky black color, a bread flavor and a sweetish taste with a little bitterness. Ideal for salads and stewing. It is boiled for 2 hours under the condition of preliminary soaking;
- "Preto" is a black bean with a white hem. Inside is cream colored. It has a light berry flavor and a sweet taste with a little bitterness. Very often used in the kitchen of Central and South America. Dish from this bean, called feijuada, is ubiquitous in Brazil. Cooked beans 90 minutes with pre-soaking.
Dishes from black beans
In Latin America, a lot of dishes are prepared from these beans. Culinary uses include snacks, first and second courses, side dishes and even desserts.
As a snack, black beans are added to many salads, as it combines very well with vegetables. In addition, it produces a very delicious pate.
In the first dishes, black beans are found in soups of Guatemalan cuisine. Even in the borsch, close to us, the beans will play a role
The second dishes and side dishes with beans are such a variety that you need a separate article on this topic. For vegetarians, this ingredient is simply indispensable. Beans are stewed, boiled, fried, combined with meat, vegetables, seafood. Not to mention the participation of beans in vegetable stews and lean cutlets.
Beans also occur in desserts. For example, it can be used as an ingredient for pancakes and fritters, pie fillings. On the island of Cuba, beans are added to fruit salads, and in Guatemala they are even covered with chocolate.